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heterodyne 

is a signal processing technique invented in 1901 by Canadian inventor-engineer Reginald Fessenden that creates new frequencies by combining or mixing two frequencies. Heterodyning is used to shift one frequency range into another, new one, and is also involved in the processes of modulation and demodulation. The two frequencies are combined in a nonlinear signal-processing device such as a vacuum tube, transistor, or diode, usually called a mixer. In the most common application, two signals at frequencies f1 and f2 are mixed, creating two new signals, one at the sum f1 + f2 of the two frequencies, and the other at the difference f1 − f2. These new frequencies are called heterodynes. Typically only one of the new frequencies is desired, and the other signal is filtered out of the output of the mixer. Heterodynes are the mathematical dual of the phenomenon of "beats" in acoustics.

A major application of the heterodyne process is in the superheterodyne radio receiver circuit, which is used in virtually all modern radio receivers.
I thought heterodyne meant the oral copulation of a heterosexual.

heteromantic 

A romantic attraction to a member of the opposite sex, can include sexual attraction or not.

In the case of asexuals, heteromantic would mean they have romantic feelings towards the opposite sex, but not any sexual desire.

The desire for a romantic relationship with someone of the opposite sex
I am physically attracted to both males and females, but am only really interested in dating males. So I am bisexual but heteromantic.
heteromantic by MALM October 12, 2012

heteromantic homosexual 

Someone who is romantically attracted to the opposite gender, but does not feel any sexual attraction towards them, and who has sexual attraction towards the same gender
Joe: Hey bro, I bet you could fuck her if you wanted!
Josh: Nah, not interested in females. At least not having sex with them.

Joe: Wait, so are you gay?

Josh: No, I feel romantic feelings for girls, But I don't want to have sex with them. But I am willing to have sex with another male.

Joe: So you're heteromantic homosexual.

Josh:Yup!

heterosona 

When a queer person tries to/has to look straight/cis, they turn into their heterosona (hetero + persona)
"i had to turn into my heterosona last week because we visited my grandparents"
heterosona by sparklyspaceboy July 26, 2023
1. Not in agreement with accepted beliefs, especially in church doctrine or dogma.

2. Holding unorthodox opinions.
That woman is a heterodox menace to our utopian society.
heterodox by Hein Hitler June 4, 2007

Heterocontextual

A person, ususally a guy, who identifies himself as "straight," who, IN THE RIGHT CONTEXT (usually quick & easy access to a willing partner), will eagerly engage in sexual activity with a person of the same sex.
For a guy who calls himself "straight,"Victor gives damn good head. He's a hetero all right; a horney heterocontextual; he'll do whomever's there in order to get his nutt.
Heterocontextual by JimTimH. December 10, 2010
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Soul digger

A man who dates women with the sole purpose of exploiting their time, energy, and labor while he sucks the joy and happiness from their lives.
"That guy's a soul digger. He'll expect you to work full time, but you'll be doing all the cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping, and childcare while he plays video games or watches TV."
Soul digger by anonymous November 11, 2026
Word of the Day on November 11, 2026

pod person 

A person pretending to be something they aren't, or an impostor. This is inferred because of the old alien movies where alien pods appear on earth and the "pod people" dispose of the humans and slowly reproduce the bodies, pretending to be humans.
The pod person was pretending to be my father, but I knew that he was an alien when he acted differently than my father ever would have.
pod person by Christopher M. May 9, 2005
Word of the Day on November 10, 2026
A dead drop is a location used to secretly pass items between two people, without requiring them to meet.

Spies have been known to use dead drops, using various techniques to hide the items and to signal that the drop has been made. Drug dealers use this as well.

A common place is to duct tape the item to the underside of a toilet cover in a public restroom.

A signal is sometimes used as well to indicate there is something to pickup, like a pile of stones in a certain formation. After checking the drop the signal is removed.
"The dead drop is the restroom toilet at the Gulf station at the corner of Commercial Ave. and Georges Rd."
dead drop by rubberroom July 23, 2008
Word of the Day on November 9, 2026

No Surprises Wedding

A "No Surprises Wedding," or NSW, is a wedding invitation designation that tells attendees that there can be no unplanned announcements, engagements, events or speeches at the wedding - all actions must be pre-approved by the couple. Anyone who performs an unapproved "surprise" will be asked to leave the wedding early.

This designation comes from Reddit, where so many stories of bad wedding behavior indicated a need to communicate expectations for the wedding behavior of attendees.
You are cordially invited to the nuptials of Brian and Tom on October 31 at noon.

Please note that this wedding is child-free (under 10) and a No Surprises Wedding (NSW). Reach out to wedding planner Sami Smith to request approvals or exceptions; please note that exceptions will be rare. Limited child care for under-10s will be available. All approvals will be noted and included in planning. Unapproved, or surprise exceptions, will result in guests being asked to leave.
Word of the Day on November 8, 2026
Ulzzang true definition is "best & "face" = best face in korean. They are basically people with above average looks, sometimes with the use of photoshop and haduri who post their pics online, some becoming internet celebrities.
"Hey, see that chick over there? She's pretty enough to be an ulzzang. :D"
ulzzang by `r i k kit t y February 26, 2008
Word of the Day on November 7, 2026
EBK stands for "Elite Ball Knowledge." 1 In internet slang, "ball knowledge" originally referred to a deep understanding of football/soccer or basketball, but it has evolved into a broader term for having a highly sophisticated, deep, or niche understanding of any specific topic (such as music, movies, or subcultures).
Person A: "That scene was a direct homage to an unreleased 1982 Japanese indie film."
Person B: "Wow, EBK."
EBK by silwhett November 5, 2026
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