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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

Hate Sink 

A person you hate intensely not because they deserve such hatred but because they serve as a focus for your general hatred. A healthy way to dispense with excess animosity.
Jake's not really that big an asshole. He just serves as my hate sink.
Word of the Day on July 26, 2026

funiosity 

The art of being peculiar, but in an amusing fashion.
"Wow, look at that dog running on three legs"
- "Yeah, that sure is a funiosity"
funiosity by Supersonic Stevie November 23, 2007
Word of the Day on July 25, 2026
A toe rag was originally a foot wrapping used, since mediaeval times up until the mid-nineteenth century, to protect the foot from chafing by boots or shoes. As these were, quite literally, rags they weren’t usually washed, and so with use they became very smelly until they were thrown away. Because of the similarity in smell, toe rag also became the name applied to dried, salted cod or other things with a strong, unpleasant, fishy smell. It didn’t take that long before the name was applied to someone who was an obnoxious, unpleasant OIC.
1 “Socks! Those aren’t socks you smelly git, they’re toe rags!”
2 “What have you been cooking? Smells like toe rag!”
3 “I can smell ‘er fanny from ‘ere, proper toe rag.”
4 That Heale Malcolm is a right toe rag.
Toe Rag by AKACroatalin November 29, 2016
Word of the Day on July 24, 2026

Eternity leave 

When some resigns or retires from a job, they are on "eternity leave". This can also refer to someone who has passed away, especially someone who worked somewhere for a long time, retired/resigned, then passed away later.
Oh I'm sorry, you didn't know that Kelly is on eternity leave? She resigned and moved to Hawaii!

With regrets I would like to inform you that my boss is officially on eternity leave. I will never see or hear them again. Ever.
Eternity leave by LingDanc803 February 7, 2023
Word of the Day on July 23, 2026