Shortpost

A specific instance of Shortbait—a brief, dismissive response to a complex or lengthy argument, designed to refuse engagement while implying the target is pathological for engaging at all. Shortposts are recognizable by their formulaic nature: "lol," "ok," "touch grass," "go outside," "seek therapy," "too long didn't read." They require zero effort but deliver maximum dismissal. The Shortpost isn't a contribution—it's a conversation-ender, a door-slam, a performance of superiority through brevity.

"He wrote a detailed critique of my position with sources and reasoning. My friend whispered: 'Just say "ok" and move on.' That Shortpost would do more damage than any counter-argument, because it communicates: you're not worth engaging, your effort is pathetic, I'm above this. Brevity as brutality."

by Abzugal February 24, 2026

Shitpost

A post of little to no sincere insightful substance. Especially a "shit"(low)-effort/quality-post with the sole purpose to confuse, provoke, entertain or otherwise evoke an unproductive reaction. Often exemplified in surreal out-of-context posts.

Shitposts can be many things including memes, spam, and bait - but rarely vice-versa.
Unlike memes, shitposts have no template.
Unlike spam, shitposts don't need repetition.
Unlike bait, shitposts aren't designed for response.

Why does this image of a possum with a gun say "triangle"?
You wouldn't get it. It's just a shitpost.

by got1837 February 8, 2021

Shortstack

A short girl, usually 5'4" or shorter, with an impressive bust, almost out of proportion to the size of her body. ( short + stacked ) Shortstacks are usually curvy and possess dat ass as well.

Dude, did you see that one chick in the pit at the 5FDP concert? She was a total shortstack!

by LeninIsBae September 24, 2015

Shitpost

1. (noun) any content on the internet whose humor derives from its surreal nature and/or its lack of clear context. Differs from a meme: whereas a meme's humor comes from its repeatability, a shitpost is funny simply because it isn't a predictable repetition of an existing form. Shitposts can become memes, but memes cannot become shitposts.
2. (verb) to create such a post

A person who shitposts is known as a shitposter

1: did you see that shitpost on my tumblr this morning?
2: no, i hate shitposting

by MaddieHue May 2, 2018

shitpost

To make utterly worthless and inane posts on an internet messageboard.

This guy loves to shitpost all over the forums. Look at this crap:

TrevorReznick> my posts are only 5.22% of the total posts on this forum

by jarrynkell July 23, 2008

shortlisted

The shortlist is the set of job applicants that have passed the initial resume review process.

If you have been shortlisted, you (or simply your resume) will be submitted to the following step in the candidate selection process which is likely a personal/phone interview, a test, or further review by one or more staff with greater seniority.

Getting shortlisted is a good thing.

I got shortlisted by Thingamabob Widgets!

by Frank H. January 24, 2008

elastic shitposting

A behavior defined by the predilection of people to shitpost when they are scared of a topic of feeling vulnerable.

Man, Bobby was really onto something there about the nature of love and the internet too bad he fell into elastic shitposting when someone made fun of him.

by Guild the Lily November 8, 2020