Shoptimism

When you see an unedited image and expect it to animate, showing some fantastic yet subtle photoshop skills.

Poster: Is it me or does this image terrify anyone else?
B3tan: *wait 30 seconds* Aww, I was expecting it to animate.
B3tan2: That's Shoptimism

by NewB3tan June 3, 2009

Shoptimistic

To be positive that the gifts or presents you have bought for someone he or she will enjoy; to be optimistic that the purchases you will make will be well-worth the money.

My mother was so shoptimistic about the presents she had bought for my sister and I this Christmas that she didn't even bother keeping the receipts.

by Hansonpaulsey October 11, 2009

Skeptimism

Optimism tempered with a healthy dose of skepticism.

Reported by Michael J. Russell (@planetrussell) via Melissa Clouthier (@melissatweets) on 11/3/09, from @DukeStJournal.

Having been through this before with other companies, Susan viewed the company's ambitious but as-yet undefined, unfunded and unstaffed social media strategy with considerable skeptimism.

by planetrussell November 3, 2009

Shoptimus Prime

When a certain family member or friend discovers Amazon Prime and becomes a raging shopping machine

"There are no less than 3 boxes at the mailbox every day!"
"Shoptimus Prime is on the interwebs again..."

by big210 March 11, 2017

shoptimist

A shopper who is optimistic about his or her retail experiences.

Because Daniel is such a shoptimist, he never experiences buyer's remorse or has a bad shopping day.

by Lollie Shopping November 11, 2011

Hoptimism

Hoptimism (noun)
/ˈhɒp.tɪ.mɪ.zəm/
A mindset or outlook characterised by a grounded yet forward-looking belief that positive outcomes are possible, combining the emotional resilience of hope with the proactive confidence of optimism. It reflects the strength to persevere through uncertainty while expecting the best, without denying reality.

We need to provide the team hoptimism

by Leomacca May 2, 2025