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Tom Bombadil 

Verb.
1: To act in a manner reminiscent of the character Tom Bombadil from J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings"; characterized by a joyful, carefree demeanor and a detachment from mainstream concerns or conflicts.

2:To influence a situation or environment positively by adopting an unconventional, lighthearted attitude, often leading to unexpected or unconventional outcomes. In certain contexts, it can imply making a positive impact on the perception or acceptance of neurodivergent individuals.
"Despite the tense atmosphere, she Tom Bombadilled through the meeting, bringing a sense of ease and acceptance that changed the entire dynamic."
Tom Bombadil by Kristyncredible December 22, 2023
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Tom Bombadil 

Term for a literay character that serves no purpose in the narrative. Named for a superfluous character in J.R.R. Tolkien's Fellowship of the Ring.
"That detective is such a Tom Bombadil, he never shows up in the story again and has no impact on the narrative or anyone's character development."
Tom Bombadil by Skeeter919 May 6, 2024

The Tom Bombadil 

"Tom put his mouth to the crack and began singing into it in a low voice. They could not catch the words, but evidently Merry was aroused." (J. R. R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring)
"We went back to his and tried a bit of The Tom Bombadil, but he didn't really have the voice for it. I prefer tenors..."
The Tom Bombadil by Moorf97 February 1, 2022
A small piece of information. Derived from the word ken, used often in the scottish language and is synonymous with knowledge.
Person 1: "Hey I don't get this shit. How do you solve this problem?"
Person 2: "I got that one. Give me some kenlets on this assignment and I'll help you w/ that one."
kenlet by Norma Y. October 8, 2005
Word of the Day on July 13, 2026

I mean I guess bro

a word of expression to when you give up on comprehending someone's words of ignorance, stupidity, absurdity or are too exhausted to formulate a proper response.

Commonly seen in TikTok comment sections in replies to lazy attempts at humor, overconfidentally incorrect statement, or an over-the-top comment or when someone completely misses the mark on something.
"actually... incorrect statement, hope this helps!"
"I mean I guess bro"
Word of the Day on July 12, 2026

abandonware 

n. software that is no longer sold or supported by the original publisher / developer, often found as free downloads on the internet because it cannot be obtained elsewhere. Not legal, but often seen as morally acceptable because the company that made it is no longer selling the title, nor releasing it as freeware, therefore abandonware is "keeping the game alive", so to speak.
Doom II is not abandonware because id still sells it, while The Incredible Machine is not sold, therefore is abandonware.
abandonware by Spoom October 24, 2003
Word of the Day on July 11, 2026

Foot prisons 

Socks. Annoying, sweat-causing, non-barefoot enducing, everyday socks.
The first thing I do when I take off my shoes, is rip off the foot prisons I had to wear inside them. That's why I prefer flip flops, even in winter!
Foot prisons by Jackalope Hunter December 13, 2022
Word of the Day on July 10, 2026