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political tribalism 

A term that describes the underlying and sometimes secret loyalties that exist in politics, beyond the public eye.
The truth of political tribalism runs like a thread through the relationships of those in power; with Republicans right now, it’s primarily belief in white supremacy that drives the party and their devotion to 45.
political tribalism by Dr Bunnygirl November 19, 2019

Temporal tribalism

The naïve feeling of superiority of living right now - thinking people in the past were blind to 'obvious' things.
'Jeez, how could they be so blind about that guy Adolf? It was obvious he was evil. I can't even imagine how stupid people were back then, to even vote for him...'

'I think you are suffering from a bit of temporal tribalism there Mark.'
Temporal tribalism by hallman.eth December 17, 2021

peanut butter tribalism 

the state or fact of being organized in a tribe or tribes, but with peanut butter
The dwindling numbers of the Cherokee tribe forced them to adopt a policy of peanut butter tribalism.
peanut butter tribalism by BlackSmithy September 11, 2018

White tribalism 

When white people vote in majority for a racist,sexist,xenophobe to prevent coloured people from achieving the same status as them
It was white tribalism at its best when the white tribe united in sending a message,that if a black man can be president then any white man no matter how rotten can be one too
White tribalism by Rowanmonde February 9, 2018

tribalism 

a non-economically based type of social structure, usually associated with a high focus on personal individuality, close interpersonal relationships, an intergration with the natural environment, and loose social hierarchy.
Naming each and every world city as it's own country would be a step towards reverting to tribalism.
tribalism by p@$$ing thr.ugh March 12, 2010

Neo-Tribalism 

The re-emergence of tribalism in the post-industrial age. Whereas paleo-tribalism was based on incidental identity, neo-tribalism is voluntarist and based on intentional identities. The internet is an example of a modern technology that has allowed people to drop out of engagement with mass society and embrace neo-tribalism with like minded individuals.
In his book Beyond Civilization, Daniel Quinn predicted that the period of human history known as civilization would be followed by the emergence of neo-tribalism as people gradually abanoned alienated mass society,
Neo-Tribalism by Keith_W November 14, 2021
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Witch Bath 

A bath consisting of a variety of slats, oils, soaps or any other added ingredients such as fruits, milks, herbs or any other spices for health or beautifying benifits.
She brought home alot of stuff and took it to the bathroom. She must be taking a witch bath.
Witch Bath by carnieboy30 October 26, 2020
Word of the Day on October 31, 2026

kinktober 

An excuse for people to write porn with different types of kinks throughout the month of October.

Smut Fanfiction
That chick doesn't write often but when she does, its for Kinktober.
kinktober by Kinkiest July 12, 2018
Word of the Day on October 30, 2026

proper lad 

a lad that is such a lad that he is a proper lad
person1:did you see bob
person2: ya he was a proper lad
Word of the Day on October 29, 2026
The number of years you are still sexually active
While our lifespan is the number of years we will live, our healthspan is the number of healthy years we will have and our sexspan is is the number of years we will continue to be healthy enough to continue having an active sex life.
sexspan by Dr Kat April 21, 2022
Word of the Day on October 28, 2026
A lighthearted reaction upon receiving disappointing news of some sort. Usually something that isn't a particularly a big deal, esp. when it primarily affects someone else - sort of a mild schadenfreude. Sometimes doubled or tripled, and possibly said in a sing-songy voice for added comedic effect to imitate a muted trumpet, which is how the meme originated.
You didn't get any napkins with your takeout pork fried rice? Womp womp.
womp by 175623226 November 3, 2011
Word of the Day on October 27, 2026
When your wife’s boyfriend let you sleep past 8pm 😎😎
Wife’s boyfriend: You have 5 more minutes
Me: Poggers!
Poggers by Just_Charles April 14, 2020
Word of the Day on October 26, 2026
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