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crypticism 

The art of referring to events or feelings cryptically.

Often practised on sites like LiveJournal, e-where posters attempt to use crypticism to avoid starting drama. Unfortunately, when people try to interpret the crypticism drama often ensues anyway.

The best crypticism is incomprehensible to anyone not already in the know, but makes things quite clear to its intended audience.
It would be easier to keep track of what's going on in Timmy's life if his posts weren't so full of crypticism.
crypticism by The Real Insomnius September 25, 2005

craptivity 

an additional activity to accompany the excretion of solid bodily waste.
Jimothy: What's your favorite craptivity? Mine is chatting online.

Doyle: ... I usually just crap...
craptivity by Clintlan May 15, 2008

craptivity 

A crappy activity, or an acitivity that actually involves crap.
"Hey, man, when I was cleaning out my loft last weekend, I found these fossilized Twizzlers under my bed. That was such a craptivity."
craptivity by teamvolturi December 22, 2009

Crypticism 

Mad girlfriend: "Oh, right. Well if YOU don't know what you did, you loser, I'm certainly NOT going to tell you."

Boyfriend: "C'mon Sheryl. You're so full of crypticism tonight."
Crypticism by John Sturtevant April 11, 2007

craptivity 

The act of passing the time on the crapper by participating in a small, fun activity.

You may read a book, or play angry birds on your smartphone
Shirturbating (exactly how it sounds) may also be a craptivity

Don't forget to wash your hands, after every craptivity!
Chris B. always likes to pass time on the can with a craptivity, but not necessarily with shiturbating
craptivity by THXXX 1337 December 21, 2013

Crypticism 

the act of passing judgment as to how cryptic someone is being.
Jack's creativity in chatting often met with crypticism from those who read it.
Crypticism by surfdturf4u November 15, 2011
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