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Briesplaining 

The act of SJWs trying to worm their way out of negative consequences for their blatant racism/sexism. Most notably the briesplainer will always avoid any kind of apology, will avoid any admittance of wrongdoing, and will never take responsibility for their words/actions. Another common trait of briesplaining is an attempt to blame and shift negative attention onto the target of the original prejudicial/discriminatory actions.

Named for the desperate backpedalling by Brie Larson and her fellow SJW supporters in defence of her campaign of racism and misandry in the weeks preceding Captain Marvel's release.
Bob: Did you see Brie Larson's latest interview?
Dave: Yeah, it was pathetic, she's constantly just briesplaining rather than admitting she was wrong.
Briesplaining by DarkFenix February 25, 2019

brainspin 

The inability to sleep because of your mind fixating on a thought.
The Lost finale gave me brainspin and I wasn't able to sleep all night.
brainspin by Loogaroo June 24, 2010
Word of the Day on March 10, 2011

Brownsplain 

Brownsplain, or Brownplaining is when a nonwhite, usually a Mexican, explains the history and character of The West to a White person while being unqualified to do so. This usually happens in Rightwing Christian vs Pagan debates, but it does happen in other topics regarding Western Civilization.
Pedro: "Let me brownsplain the history of europe ese. So basically white people used to be evil pagan heretics and then they all realized it was wrong and became christian and that’s what made them based on god no cap! And since i’m also a christian you have to let me into your society!!"
Wyatt Mann: "Shut the fuck up you cringe T50 Swarthoid! You have no right to Brownsplain my history to me! *disintegrates Pedro with Aryan Laser Vision*"
Brownsplain by CelineDB April 26, 2023

brainspin 

a general term to describe when your brain is engaged, but you aren't getting anywhere.

a) where you can't make a decision ... usually because there is too much information to process

b) where you can't even get a grip on a problem because it is beyond the scope of your brain.
Diane - I slept like crap last night.

Mike - Oh? Too bad. Was it from gut rot from that jalepeno shrimp or brainspin from your BCP exercises at work??

Diane - Definitely brainspin. I just can't get a handle on the whole BCP thing. It is sooooo complicated.

Mike - Why don't you just past it off to your boss? Let him handle it?

Diane - Are you kidding!?!? He's such a PHB, he tries to divide by zero. This would brainspin his head right off his shoulders.
brainspin by karbyn February 16, 2010

brainstrain

1-when you are trying so hard to work out something far too complex for your state of mind at the present time that you get a headache.

2-when your so mentally exhausted thinking of minor simple things is a massive effort.

etc.
1-If there was a fence that was like a grid, and the total volume of the fence was 3ft cubed, and the fence was 6 foot tall. if the fence was evenly distributed and a dragonfly measuring 1” height and 4” width, and it could only fly up to 4', what is the probability it will hit the fence, flying straight at the fence, at any given point within the range given.
reading that gave me massive brainstrain

2- what is 5+5+5+5+7+5? too tired, giving me brainstrain
brainstrain by BrAiNsTrAinNN March 28, 2011

brandsplain 

When a brand explains something in a long, proper, and formal way, which always makes them sound good no matter what the situation is. These statements can easily be explained in fewer words.
Example of brandsplaining: We are deeply sorry for this one-time inconvenience, and we can affluently promise this event will never happen again under the status quo.
brandsplain by CMSBro May 8, 2018
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WhimZ by WhimZ! November 5, 2026
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Frothability 

The measure of an emotional and over zealous consumer in an upwardly charging market, also known as a bull market. It's characterized by rising asset prices, increased investor confidence, and favorable growth in the markets, bro.
The frothability was evident as over-zealous consumers eagerly engaged in bidding wars, driving property prices to unsustainable levels reminiscent of previous speculative bubbles.
Frothability by cptn.kagaroo1 January 26, 2024
Word of the Day on November 12, 2026

Soul digger

A man who dates women with the sole purpose of exploiting their time, energy, and labor while he sucks the joy and happiness from their lives.
"That guy's a soul digger. He'll expect you to work full time, but you'll be doing all the cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping, and childcare while he plays video games or watches TV."
Soul digger by anonymous November 11, 2026
Word of the Day on November 11, 2026

pod person 

A person pretending to be something they aren't, or an impostor. This is inferred because of the old alien movies where alien pods appear on earth and the "pod people" dispose of the humans and slowly reproduce the bodies, pretending to be humans.
The pod person was pretending to be my father, but I knew that he was an alien when he acted differently than my father ever would have.
pod person by Christopher M. May 9, 2005
Word of the Day on November 10, 2026
A dead drop is a location used to secretly pass items between two people, without requiring them to meet.

Spies have been known to use dead drops, using various techniques to hide the items and to signal that the drop has been made. Drug dealers use this as well.

A common place is to duct tape the item to the underside of a toilet cover in a public restroom.

A signal is sometimes used as well to indicate there is something to pickup, like a pile of stones in a certain formation. After checking the drop the signal is removed.
"The dead drop is the restroom toilet at the Gulf station at the corner of Commercial Ave. and Georges Rd."
dead drop by rubberroom July 23, 2008
Word of the Day on November 9, 2026

No Surprises Wedding

A "No Surprises Wedding," or NSW, is a wedding invitation designation that tells attendees that there can be no unplanned announcements, engagements, events or speeches at the wedding - all actions must be pre-approved by the couple. Anyone who performs an unapproved "surprise" will be asked to leave the wedding early.

This designation comes from Reddit, where so many stories of bad wedding behavior indicated a need to communicate expectations for the wedding behavior of attendees.
You are cordially invited to the nuptials of Brian and Tom on October 31 at noon.

Please note that this wedding is child-free (under 10) and a No Surprises Wedding (NSW). Reach out to wedding planner Sami Smith to request approvals or exceptions; please note that exceptions will be rare. Limited child care for under-10s will be available. All approvals will be noted and included in planning. Unapproved, or surprise exceptions, will result in guests being asked to leave.
Word of the Day on November 8, 2026
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