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Hanbinism 

Han·bin·ism
/ˈhanˌbinˌizəm/
𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘯

The state of impassioned appreciation for the profound, unique and delicate art that is Kim Hanbin, South Korea's Dotdae.
Binics are in the state of Hanbinism.
Hanbinism by Binics December 21, 2019

Haytonism 

Noun: a baseless opinion stemming from lack of knowledge and research in a field, doubled down on by the one making the claim even despite overwhelming facts against it. Named after BBC journalist Bill Hayton who makes claims such as "there was no word in the Chinese language for 'territory' until the 19th century."
A: Man, I read this book, it claims there was no word for "territory" in the Chinese language until the 19th century.

B: Bruh, that's such a stupid haytonism, damn clown whoever wrote that. The Chinese word for "territory" can be found in sources from the 11th century BC.
Haytonism by IamHanFei January 15, 2021

hensonism 

The inadvertent actualizing of a metaphor.
Saying "those dialysis machine really take it out of you" is a coplete hensonism.

Other hensonisms:

CNN captioned its story about the tsunami as “Braking News”

I was watching "The Universe" on TV. An astronomer and a geologist where talking about how the Moon is thought to be geologically inert and one said, “if they found volcanic activity on the Moon it would be ground braking.”

“It wasn’t the career I wanted but being a waitress allowed me to put food on the table”

“I forgot one key thing” Said referring to the forgotten car keys.

General Norman Schwarzkopf was being interviewed by a television anchor woman and when he was unwilling to make a precise response she said “what do you think, generally speaking.”
hensonism by Gwendalin 568 June 2, 2010

hansoning 

The act of posting a media item (such as a meme, video, or joke) in a group on social media where the same media item has already been posted repeatedly.
"Haha guys, check out this meme that's totally new to me!"

"Dude, quit hansoning. This is the seventh time that's been posted."
hansoning by sockpuppetvader September 26, 2017

hansenish 

A behavior that is almost clever in the short term, but in the long run is self destructive and foolish. Known for weaseling, irrelevance, and trolling people who would be friends.
We were once close friends, but years of hansenish facebook posts make me wonder about that guy. weasel troll
hansenish by Grumpalactic December 9, 2017
The one-upping of another's story or comment with one of your own, with the goal of impressing others.
Waiter: Have a nice day!
Thomas: You have a better one!

Mason: I think I caught the flu, I'm feeling pretty bad.
Thomas: I don't feel so hot either, since I have Crohn's.
Micah: that's a Hammonism!
Hammonism by Lubison710 October 11, 2011
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fauxstalgia 

Faux nostalgia. Faking old things in an attempt to recapture the feeling of times gone past, especially of technology that has passed.
Hipstamatic pictures, just like the vinyl-static added to digital recordings, is prime fauxstalgia
fauxstalgia by scotte61 December 16, 2010
Word of the Day on October 15, 2026

pajama casual 

Pajama casual is a term used when working from home and preparing for a video conference. All business above the waist and your pajama pants down below.
We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.
pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020
Word of the Day on October 14, 2026

funflation 

The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets.
funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
Word of the Day on October 13, 2026
A US deep south term for an alligator. Usually used in the Cajun dialect.
Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
Word of the Day on October 12, 2026

Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
Throat Sweats by TacoFings420 April 23, 2024
Word of the Day on October 11, 2026
Being ignored by someone when making a statement or asking a question. Also known as blanked and turfed.
Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
aired by Pietro February 9, 2005
Word of the Day on October 10, 2026
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