when children who were once considered the "gifted" or "smart" kids in class grow up to underperform academically and (likely) socially. the kid who actually liked doing homework and got all A's when they were nine but by sixteen aren't doing well in school and often feel crushing disappointment at the loss of approval teachers and parents once gave them. often have problems socializing, have poor mental health, and resort to drinking/drugs/other forms of escapism. usually really smart, but still do poorly/average in school.
amanda: didn't you used to get straight A's? what happened?
angela: i started underperforming and because my entire self-esteem rested on my grades so now i have no idea what to do lol anyway now i'm a gifted kid burnout
angela: i started underperforming and because my entire self-esteem rested on my grades so now i have no idea what to do lol anyway now i'm a gifted kid burnout
by giftedkidburnout January 12, 2018
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by PepperMBA2009 June 24, 2009
Get the gintz mug.A gift that is actually intended for the person giving rather than the supposed recipient. Based on Homer's gift to Marge of a bowling ball (with his name engraved on it) in the Simpson's episode "Life on the Fast Lane."
Bob: “She got me a gym membership for my birthday.”
Doug: “That is such a Homer Gift. She is tired of being seen in public with your tubby ass!”
Doug: “That is such a Homer Gift. She is tired of being seen in public with your tubby ass!”
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Get the Mastering the gift mug.Gift. Dictionary meaning present but in depth, a present to the world. Beautiful, pretty, sexy smart and talented. Often loud but quiet at the same time. Should never be tested even tho tough they seem calm and weak don't try thief patience. Can easily get angry but takes a while for them to be sad and very violent. Very good in bed and other places and takes whatever life throws.
She's such a gift!!
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