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A simplified way to describe a fast-declining mental/emotional state, often leading to short-term bouts of depression or anxiety.
"Hey, how's your day going?"
"Terrible. I've got three exams, two papers, and I can't find my keys. I'm spiraling, man."

"Hey, are you coming to the meeting tonight?"
"Spiraling."
"Oh, ok, feel better."
by EmbryH October 19, 2012
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Briefly, "the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own." Originally from the Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows, which has a lot more beautiful neologism definitions like this you might enjoy.
I felt deep sonder thinking about the all the people who looked up this word along with me.
by rednos January 10, 2013
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A situation or action that is totally stupid, out of control; should not have been done in the first place.
Situation I walked into class when my pants fell down; man that's spiraling.

Action Writing a 10 page response for a one page response question; man you're spiraling.
by Nathaniel Bagnell November 01, 2006
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When brunch turns into an all day drinking bender that ends up lasting until the wee hours of the morning.
β€œWow. Today we are really spiraling.”
β€œHow do you feel after spiraling yesterday?”
β€œOnly one drink at lunch. We aren’t spiraling today.”
by _freckles_ October 06, 2019
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The sexual act of rotating on the dick in a fluid motion, without interrupting penetration , resembling that of a gymnast. Toes pointed. Abs tight. Perfect finish.
Man: Lets switch it up
Woman: I don't want you to exit me
Man: How about spiraling? That way you will never leave the warmth. k babe?
by SpiralMaster69 January 29, 2015
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