Sinclairing
Sinclairing was a big news maker for Marion Barry and his many hoes while in office but the Obama case really gave the practice a name.
Sinclairing by saharadryhumor December 26, 2014
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Sinclairing
Denying an obvious fact because acknowledging it would lead to a loss of power, influence, or income. From an adage attributed to early 20th century journalist Upton Sinclair :"It is hard to get a man to understand something when his salary depends on him not understanding it." A phenomenon prevalent among politicians and other public figures, especially Fox News pundits.
Ted Cruz was caught Sinclairing again in an interview where he claimed to not remember fleeing Texas during the Feb. 2021 energy grid breakdown.
Sinclairing by Pharmboi July 6, 2022
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Sinclairian Couplet
A short description of an internet photo that sounds like a very bad short poem, often times filled with misspellings and grammatical errors.
His caption was like a Sinclairian couplet. It read "I step from my camper. The leaves crackle beneath the flip and flop of my sandals. BevAnn throws me bacon."
Sinclairian Couplet by Professor Welles January 27, 2009
Sinclairism
When a person says something that may hurt a persons feelings, but they dont realize it. Also known as crude.
Sinclairism by Lexi Lexington May 3, 2006
sinclairistic
sinclairistic by Max G. August 23, 2003
Sinclairist
Sinclairist by The Wordy Eagle March 18, 2023
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