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Schemantics

Scheme- make plans, especially in a devious way or with intent to do something illegal or wrong.

Antics- an attention-drawing, often wildly playful or funny act or action
When someone doesn’t agree with the details of your story, schemantics
Schemantics by Simbriaco February 18, 2024

arguing semantics 

When people argue about the definition or meaning of a word. This usually starts in the middle of an argument and distracts from the main topic of the argument. Whether done intentionally or not depends on the people arguing.

When an argument deteriorates and its focus becomes one about word definitions rather than the main topic, a person will usually say "Oh, now we're just arguing semantics". Usually by this point, the arguement has become a waste of time because it has morphed into a bunch of bickering about irrelevant, unimportant details rather than the original main point.

If someone accuses you of arguing semantics, they're usually accusing you of intentionally avoiding the topic. In this case, the person may or may not be misusing the phrase in order to do so. If you're not actually arguing about word definitions, then they should accuse you of being nit-picky instead (as that would be more accurate) but to explain it to this degree becomes a bit nit-picky in and of itself and so for obvious reasons, this is the end.
Jenny: Hey Tommy, did you do your homework?
Tommy: I would never do my homework.
Jenny: What do you mean? You always do your homework!
Tommy: No, I would never "do" my homework - that would be gross. But if you want to know if I completed my homework...
Jenny: Oh, please. Spare me. Now you're just arguing semantics.
arguing semantics by PineappleJane February 9, 2017

Skemantics

1. (skå-man-tíks) n. A combination of the words semantics and schematics. Commonly mispronounced during times of heated arguments over simple topics.
Brad: No Matt, you did not pay rent last month either.
Matt: Brad, I am not going to argue skemantics with you.
Brad: ......
David: ......
Skemantics by DY87 September 22, 2010

semantics 

The main purpose for internet forums.
The study of discussing the meaning/interpretation of words or groups of words within a certain context; usually in order to win some form of argument.
Now come on, let's not get bogged down in semantics.
semantics by molecule802.11 April 5, 2009

Shenantics 

The combination of the words Shenanigans and Antics.
When something is so crazy, so F-ed up, or so stupid that it is used with the word "Shenantics", the two combined words instead.

Besides, no one really used the word "Shenanigans" seriously unless your'e over 40.
1.
Mark: "F*ck Nick, I am SICK of your SHENANTICS!!!"

2.

Lacey: "I just want to get wasted tonight.."
Jenny: "TIME FOR...."
Lacey: "SHENANTICS!"

3.

You: "The a-hole buss driver saw me here but didn't stop.." :(
Me: "F*ckin' shenantics man!"
Shenantics by JennyTerror February 10, 2014

Schemantic

Cross between the words: 'Semantic' & 'Schematic'

Semantic:
- noun (used with a singular verb) 1. Linguistics. a. the study of meaning.

b. the study of linguistic development by classifying and examining changes in meaning and form.

2. Also called significs. the branch of semiotics dealing with the relations between signs and what they denote.

3. the meaning, or an interpretation of the meaning, of a word, sign, sentence, etc.: Let's not argue about semantics.

4. general semantics.

Schematic:
- adjective 1. pertaining to or of the nature of a schema, diagram, or scheme; diagrammatic.

–noun 2. a diagram, plan, or drawing: Read the schematic before attempting any repairs.

Ergo, the word 'Schemantic' is a personal interpretation of pictures, designs, drawings etc.; descriptions containing 'slang' overtures.
Schemantic: TBA
Schemantic by CanuckyDucky June 28, 2009