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(noun)derived from the popular Korean Singer Bi's (Rain) song "Rainism" it describes any action that would likely be undertaken or performed by Rain. Used when describing those who attempt to imitate Rain.
Typically in the US that outfit would not be acceptable, but clearly he is attempting a Rainism.
Rainism by ersutton January 17, 2009

rileyism 

The sacred church of Riley based around the state of giving zero shits
That minister is an aposal of Riley and a member of Rileyism
rileyism by Rileyism March 3, 2017

ramseyism 

1. refers to a statement or string of statements that relate several seemingly unrelated topics in a suprisingly coherent and often times baffling fashion.

2. The use of a phrase or reference completely out of context.

3.A profoundly hilarious (and verifiably true) story about interesting people particularly one individual, Ian Scott.
1.do you think he is in the pentagon? I dunno,I was curious to where you stood on that--the left or the right? Are you a left-wing liberal postmodernist,cuz if so the doors at Harding may be shutting down!!!

2. (before a prayer) Hot Carl! Lets pray!

3. (there is no decent example for this since it exists as a vocal ramseyism only.)
ramseyism by levithorn627 June 11, 2009

Romneyism 

A turn of phrase used by a 2012 Presidential Candidate that, despite being totally factual, offends the delicate sensibilities of left wingers who would rather shut their ears to the facts.
Mitt Romney said 47% of the country is on some kind of government assistance or entitlement. Can you believe the nerve of that guy?

Yeah, that's a Romneyism that will live on forever. The truth hurts.
Romneyism by McFoo100 November 28, 2012

Rileyism 

A group of religious people who wear dourags in there sacred colours to protect there hair from being seen in the public eye. this is done as they believe the hair is too pure for public eye and should only be seen by them selves and lovers
That minister is an aposal of Riley and a member of Rileyism
e.g. cult circle
Rileyism by thepurerileyist April 30, 2019

Romneyism 

A blurted deeply held politically-incorrect belief that one thinks will rally people to one's cause, or make people more sympathetic to you, that winds up having the directly opposite effect.
That "gifts" remark along with the "47%" remark must be tied in first place for the all-time greatest Romneyism ever uttered.

Romneyisms are the Democrats' secret weapon against Republican convert seekers.
Romneyism by the original serial poet November 21, 2012
Word of the Day on November 24, 2012
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fauxstalgia 

Faux nostalgia. Faking old things in an attempt to recapture the feeling of times gone past, especially of technology that has passed.
Hipstamatic pictures, just like the vinyl-static added to digital recordings, is prime fauxstalgia
fauxstalgia by scotte61 December 16, 2010
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pajama casual 

Pajama casual is a term used when working from home and preparing for a video conference. All business above the waist and your pajama pants down below.
We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.
pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020
Word of the Day on October 14, 2026

funflation 

The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets.
funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
Word of the Day on October 13, 2026
A US deep south term for an alligator. Usually used in the Cajun dialect.
Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
Word of the Day on October 12, 2026

Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
Throat Sweats by TacoFings420 April 23, 2024
Word of the Day on October 11, 2026
Being ignored by someone when making a statement or asking a question. Also known as blanked and turfed.
Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
aired by Pietro February 9, 2005
Word of the Day on October 10, 2026
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