Spite-Cite

To respond to someone doubting your claim by aggressively researching credible sources until your original point is supported by an absurd amount of evidence. The goal is no longer just to be right. The goal is to make them regret asking.

Unlike "trust me bro," a spite-cite is fueled by peer-reviewed literature, government reports, textbooks, and the burning desire to weaponize JSTOR.

Alex: "That doesn't sound right. Got a source?"

Sam: "You shouldn't have done that."

Three hours later...

Sam: "I found 47 sources, three meta-analyses, a doctoral dissertation, and an archived government report from 1986."

Alex: "...You spite-cited me."

Spite-Cite by Tetrynna July 24, 2026

Spitevite 

Inviting a person to an event when you absolutely do NOT want them to attend - but you have to invite them for political/social reasons, to avoid drama.

I had to spitevite Tina to my party so Fifi and Lulu wouldn't be upset. They don't want her to feel left out even though Tina is a heinous condescending bitch.

Spitevite by FallenAngel81 November 15, 2011

spitevite 

Inviting someone to an event because you know it will enrage someone you dislike.

Apparently my homophobic cousin thinks that she was one of TWO people to attend my virtual wedding, so I added a bunch of spitevites to the in-person party so she can't act like being gay is a social stigma.

spitevite by vonLucifuge January 9, 2024