Hidden Variables

Factors that influence outcomes but are not included in a research model, either because they weren't measured, weren't recognized as relevant, or were deliberately omitted. Unlike spectral variables (which cannot be measured), hidden variables could be measured in principle but simply weren't. They lurk beneath the surface of every study, waiting to be discovered by critics or future researchers. In epidemiology, hidden variables might include socioeconomic factors not included in the survey. In physics, they might be forces not accounted for in the model. In economics, they might be market dynamics too complex to capture. The presence of hidden variables doesn't invalidate research, but it explains why findings are always provisional—what's hidden today may be visible tomorrow, and the whole picture may shift.

Hidden Variables Example: "The marketing study claimed the ad campaign caused the sales increase, but the hidden variable—a competitor's factory burning down the same week—was conveniently omitted from the analysis."

Hidden Variables by Dumu The Void March 12, 2026

Cheeks 

An Irish phrase meaning shit, derived from ass
(Not to be confused with the literal description of one's buttocks)

"Did you hear the song Aylek$ dropped?"
"Hardly. Her music is absolute cheeks."

"My boyfriend say LaFlame is cheeks."
"Tell your boyfriend I said it's his mixtape that's cheeks."

Cheeks by thecartisan April 26, 2020

sans sheriff 

Lawless use of fonts or typography, with no regard to aesthetics or legibility

I'm putting this CV straight in the bin. Written totally sans sheriff.

sans sheriff by Jamarley July 3, 2019

Breadhead 

Someone who is addicted to obtaining money and building wealth. A money addict and fanatic. Breadheads often work more than one full-time job, and some even participate in illicit activities to "obtain the bread".

A breadhead is like a crackhead, but for money instead of crack.

Breadhead by 🅱️ U S 3 4 8 March 30, 2022

Stink lines

As seen in illustrations or cartoons: Wavy, vertical lines rising above a person, place or thing. Denotes a foul odor.

"You didn't put enough stink lines on your picture of the teacher."

Stink lines by Athene Airheart March 14, 2004

schmegegge 

Yiddish slang word meaning bullshit, baloney, hogwash, nonsense, crock of shit or hot air.

I don't buy the schmegegge about Morty sleeping with Moira.
His version of the story was pure schmegegge.
The whole schmegegge was made up to get Liz a little bit of attention.

schmegegge by budsbabe February 1, 2008

eye bleach 

Looking or experiencing something nice after witnessing something horrid like a disgusting gif or a disturbing video. Typically used as eye bleach are nice images of whatever makes the disturbed person happy.

"Bleach my eyes! Why is that woman's face ripped off!?"
*Looks up images of puppies and kittens.*
"That's good eye bleach."

eye bleach by Rini2012 November 29, 2016