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

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

Grindset

The grindset is a contemporary ideology of self-exploitation disguised as strength, deeply tied to the aesthetics of the “sigma male” and to new digital forms of patriarchy. It promotes the idea that human worth depends on productivity, economic success, absolute emotional control, and the ability to work endlessly, turning vulnerability, rest, community, and tenderness into signs of weakness. Beneath its rhetoric of discipline and power often lies a profound inability to relate healthily to pain, fragility, and human interdependence.

“That’s the grindset, brother. While weak men sleep and complain, sigma males stay disciplined, work in silence, suppress emotions, and build power while everyone else wastes time chasing comfort.”

Grindset by Omega-Male May 22, 2026

jerb 

well known from south park
rednecks get angrry that future folk took there jobs so they yell
They took ouare jerbs!

Them future folk took ouare jerbs!

jerb by Jimberley Kim April 7, 2005

Cheeks 

An Irish phrase meaning shit, derived from ass
(Not to be confused with the literal description of one's buttocks)

"Did you hear the song Aylek$ dropped?"
"Hardly. Her music is absolute cheeks."

"My boyfriend say LaFlame is cheeks."
"Tell your boyfriend I said it's his mixtape that's cheeks."

Cheeks by thecartisan April 26, 2020

sans sheriff 

Lawless use of fonts or typography, with no regard to aesthetics or legibility

I'm putting this CV straight in the bin. Written totally sans sheriff.

sans sheriff by Jamarley July 3, 2019