A person who follows a political ideology uncritically, adopting views, slogans, or positions based on the information—or misinformation—they are fed, rather than through independent reasoning or research. Sheepists are often characterized by conformity, repetition of talking points, and resistance to questioning the “flock’s” narrative.

Adjective form: sheepist (“That was a sheepist argument, straight off the party’s leaflet.”)

Etymology:
From sheep (an animal noted for flocking and uncritical following of a leader) + -ist (denoting a follower, adherent, or advocate). Coined in the 21st century as a pejorative to describe individuals whose political loyalty resembles herd behavior.

Creator: John Kennard

“He calls himself a patriot, but his sheepist devotion to party lines means he never actually questions the policies.”

“The debate quickly devolved into sheepist bleating, with no one daring to step outside the party narrative.”

“Independent thought is the cure for sheepist politics.”

Sheepist by JKennard August 21, 2025

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sheenist

One who follows the way of charlie sheen, he is always winning, drinks tiger blood instead of water and loves pornstars.,

When I walk out of my bed full of pornstars and my head hurts from all the crack, I walk to my fridge and drink some award WINNING tiger blood, I realized I'm a sheenist

sheenist by Danik Kosol March 30, 2011

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sheepish smile

A little smile you make when you're embarrassed, usually by awkward situations or when you do something "stupid".

You're alone with a cute stranger in an elevator and there is an awkward silence and you make a sheepish smile.

sheepish smile by pinkglitterunicorn March 29, 2016

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shleepist

Someone who touches other people inappropriately while they’re asleep.

Dude I can’t believe Kalen was feeling Kaleigh up while she was sleeping at that party, he’s such a shleepist.

shleepist by I’m Aces May 15, 2018

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