cancellating
v. that which cancels
My coworker tried to yell over the loudspeaker while I was making an announcement, but no one could hear him because of my noise-cancellating microphone.
cancellating by SharaC1982 July 30, 2008
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cancellationism
The core ideology of cancel culture is when people believe "canceling" or silencing other people because of their opinions is just.
cancellationism by Doctor WTF March 11, 2022
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cancelling
To cancel someone (usually a celebrity or other well-known figure) means to stop giving support to that person. The act of canceling could entail boycotting an actor's movies or no longer reading or promoting a writer's works.
Did you hear that Celebrity X said this thing about women? Cancelling this misogynistic pig is the just thing to do!
cancelling by mrleetv December 23, 2019
cancellation bear
Originally used by TvByTheNumbers, the "cancellation bear" is the theory that TV shows are only in real danger of being cancelled if they're the lowest performers, much like the slowest in a group of people would get mauled by a bear.
cancellation bear by attackturnip September 12, 2012
Directional Cancellation
A term used in video games.
The act of cancelling your shots mid-air, essentially depending on luck on whether your hits connect or not.
The act of cancelling your shots mid-air, essentially depending on luck on whether your hits connect or not.
Directional Cancellation by htrgtjoiwrfoewefew September 4, 2021
fart cancelling
Like noise cancelling, fart cancelling can be performed by cancelling a fart with another fart at the right time. Failing to do so can increase the power of the first fart.
fart cancelling by William shitespeare October 4, 2023
Cancellation Age
The age where cancel culture is at its tipping point, especially against people who are innocent or not to be judged by the court of public opinion.
Cancellation Age by Doctor WTF March 11, 2022
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Respectfully
Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.
After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
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Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.
Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.
Modified derivative of granola.
Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.
Modified derivative of granola.
murderhobo
In a tabletop game, a murderhobo is a player who murders NPCs indiscriminately. This is normally derogatory, referring to a player who totally ignores quests, dialog, backstory, trade, world building etc.
The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.
The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.
DM: The sad little orphan girl tugs at Steve's trenchcoat to get his attention, and ask for help saving her pet dog from...
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
murderhobo by Loup&S September 9, 2021
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Whale
In sales terms, a whale is a prospect that is significantly larger than an organization’s average customer.
Whales are large and extremely difficult to close. Due to their immense size, they are highly sought-after.
A whale is typically identified at first by a whale hunter on the sales team, but often requires cross-discipline participation in order to close; this includes assistance from operations, engineering, creative, client success, and business development teams.
Whales are large and extremely difficult to close. Due to their immense size, they are highly sought-after.
A whale is typically identified at first by a whale hunter on the sales team, but often requires cross-discipline participation in order to close; this includes assistance from operations, engineering, creative, client success, and business development teams.