So I was at a nude beach this evening when all of a sudden this van filled with church people arrived with a stage and speakers. They yelled and preached to everyone in attendance, whining about the wrongs of nudity and how nipples should be covered. Those shamist and their shamism should stay in church.
by Chimonya July 11, 2020
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When Daniel said he doesn't drink alcohol for personal reasons, his friends mocked him for being "boring"—a clear case of shamism aimed at enforcing the social norm of drinking in their circle.
by Lablaque Williams September 2, 2025
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The act of shaming individuals for upholding traditional, disciplined, or conservative values—often by people who promote more progressive, permissive, or nontraditional lifestyles. It flips the script of conventional moral judgment, turning restraint or virtue into something to be mocked or criticized.
Jessica chose to wait until marriage, but her coworkers used Reverse Shamism, calling her uptight and "repressed."
by Lablaque Williams September 1, 2025
Get the Reverse Shamism mug.Name of an amazing girl who has a great sense of humor. She loves to laugh and is never boring. She'll make you say WOW everytime your with her!
by irrelevant69 October 24, 2011
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by kikimoya February 6, 2010
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by Blingblongatingtong July 14, 2019
Get the Shamis mug.A sweet, caring, and serene girl with chocolate eyes and a gorgeous tan. She is the best friend to have around. She's always loyal, knows how to cheer you up when you need it the most and the type of person you can trust deep, dark secrets with.
Once you have a friend like her, don't ever let her go because she is a once in a lifetime person. She gives very good unbiased advice and can mend relationships. Everyone should have a Shamima.
Once you have a friend like her, don't ever let her go because she is a once in a lifetime person. She gives very good unbiased advice and can mend relationships. Everyone should have a Shamima.
Girl 1: I'm having problems at home and with my boyfriend, what should I do?
Girl 2: Let's ask Shamima, she'll know what to do.
Girl 2: Let's ask Shamima, she'll know what to do.
by Sunset Rose March 20, 2013
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