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

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Sexanoia

1. The belief that everyone is out to have sex with you; they only want sex from you and nothing else (esp. when it's not true)

2. The belief in that everyone is out to have sex with someone else you know, such as your girlfriend/boyfriend. (also esp. when it's not true)

Girl A: Did you see those guys looking at me? They only have one thing on their mind! Girl B: They were looking at your new car, that's just your sexanoia talking.

Sexanoia by Stooone@live March 11, 2009

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semantika

(eng. semantics) When you open html element and close it with different tag. Etc. <h5></h4>
Also using div element too much will make for a good semantika on your website.

Code editor might underline your semantika but just ignore it or turn off this "feature"

P1: Kamo to čo tam použivaš section, aside, header, footer elementy som to v živote nevidel. (Dude why u are using section aside header footer elements I have never seen them)
P2: Hej no to je na kokot semantika, prepiš to na div. (You right, that semantika is fucked up, just replace it with div)

semantika by maroshqo March 9, 2022

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seanta

Seanta is a wonderful girl unlike any other. It takes time and patience, but in the end you'll be pleased you stayed to get to know her. You're either a friend or a foe, immediately, after being met. Take a wrong move and you're in the dog house.
Stay on her sweet, gruesom, punk-rock, anime loving side. She's the best friend (and so much more), anyone could ask for.

Seanta is ny best friend in the entire world. It's taken me years to break her shell open, and it'll take even more to tear it all away, but I love her.

seanta by Ray Fox December 22, 2014

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fache-couture

French slang, which translated, means "bull's fashion" but basically equates to "hyper trendy" or overly trendy. Used when a person wishes to express distaste at the latest fashion trend/fad, because it seems that everyone has a certain item of clothing or is wearing it. This term is most frequently heard in Paris but is slowly spreading to other parts of France.

1. That Burberry scarf is so fache-couture.
2. That purple American Apparel hoodie is so fache-couture.

fache-couture by bkgmh46x0x March 18, 2008

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Glippy

A slang term for GLP-1 medications(like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, etc.), usually referring to their appetite-killing, weight-loss, or “I forgot to eat” effects rather than the medical details.

Usage:
* Often casual, ironic, or meme-y
* Can imply effortless weight loss, suppressed hunger, or being “powered by pharmaceuticals”

Notes:
Not a brand name—just shorthand for the whole GLP-1 wave. Frequently shows up in online jokes, gym talk, and group chats where people pretend they’re *totally* doing it naturally.

“I’m not dieting, I’m just on that glippy.”
“Ever since the glippy hit, food feels optional.”
“That summer body? Yeah, glippy assisted.”

Glippy by Wild Stoner Appears December 14, 2025

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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

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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

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