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False Cognate 

The Ones that pretend to know what they don’t know. Copycat People. Once they are facing themselves, they keep Pretending to know what they are doing.
“Plastic BAG” it’s also a False Cognate. It means different things in different Urban Languages.
False Cognate by ThatMauricio October 7, 2019
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Cognitext 

Definition:
1. When a writer creates a written work that takes into account the reader's knowledge, comprehension, and thought processes, in order to create content that is accessible, engaging, and relatable.
2. It denotes a method of writing or a type of text that is constructed with deep attention to the cognitive processes of the reader. It's a thoughtful approach that aims to engage the reader's cognitive abilities, promoting comprehension and learning.

Cognitext can refer to any type of writing that is intended to promote cognitive engagement and deeper learning. This could include textbooks, academic papers, instructional materials, or any other type of writing that seeks to convey complex ideas and information in a clear and accessible way. Cognitexts are typically characterized by an emphasis on clarity, organization, and accessibility, with a focus on presenting information in a way that is easy to comprehend and remember.

The goal of cognitext is to promote deep learning and understanding, helping readers to retain and apply the information presented in the text.
Overall, "Cognitext" is a useful and concise term for describing writing that is designed to engage the reader's cognitive abilities and promote deeper understanding, making it a valuable tool for educators, researchers, and writers in a wide range of fields.
1. "The professor's lectures were a prime example of Cognitext, presenting complex theories and ideas in a way that was accessible and engaging for all students."
2. "The textbook was an excellent example of Cognitext, using clear and concise language and helpful visuals to promote deep learning and understanding."
3. "The company's training materials were a great example of Cognitext, using interactive exercises and practical examples to help employees learn and retain key concepts."
4. The author's cognitext approach made the highly technical subject matter accessible to readers from various backgrounds.
5. The science communicator excels in creating cognitext, ensuring that complex concepts are easily understandable by a wide audience.
6. The editor praised the writer for crafting a compelling cognitext that engaged readers of all levels of expertise.
7. By focusing on developing cognitext, the textbook author helped students grasp difficult concepts and fostered an enjoyable learning experience.
8. The company's user manual was written as a cognitext, taking into account the diverse technical knowledge of its customers, which led to fewer support inquiries.
Cognitext by zora.0 May 12, 2023

Conateure 

Noun: A person or group who specicializes in a specific area related to poker: observant who enforces rules regarding to breaks.
The conateure declared a washroom break unnecessary according to the current blind level.
Conateure by LilPngwn April 26, 2013

Clognated 

Word to describe someone or something stuck up or arrogant. Also used when building a tunnel out of dead grass, but a clump of grass is in the way so you cant see through.
"Wow Morgan and Kamyn are so not clognated at all! Unlike that Emma girl...."

"Damn! These tunnels are so clognated!"
Clognated by Morgan Hill March 29, 2008
Words that look or sound like words in you're native language and have a similar meaning

Cognates share a common word origin
These words are Cognates :
English:telephone

Spanish:teléfono
They share the same root: phon,which means "sound" or "voice"
cognates by SJ3112 February 26, 2018

cogniteering

A person who specializes in the process of thought in an engineered and organized way such as to bring about realization of thought into a tangible form, process, or basic understanding.
The cogniteer was able to dissect the situation down to it's essence so everyone understood what happened. He specializes in cogniteering solutions.
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briefcake 

"Did you check out the briefcake in courtroom C?"
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countrypolitan 

Term used to describe someone who is a mix of both rural (country) and urban (metropolitan) lifestyles/upbringings. He/she is typically equally comfortable in both settings and is able to seamlessly slip back and forth between the two, appreciating the characteristics of each.
That ol' gal of mine drives the 12 lane freeway during the week and a John Deere on the weekends. She likes opra and the Grand Ol' Opry. I love them countrypolitan women.
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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.
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kinktober 

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

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That chick doesn't write often but when she does, its for Kinktober.
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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
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