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Identity Crisis 

When a human,

(socially-constructed to think of themselves as a separate individual from the rest of Life on Earth, and Reality),

questions their relation/position to other Humans, the rest of Life on Earth, and the Reality they perceive.
I used to think of myself as an individual, then had an identity crisis, and realised I am part of collectives... Many collectives... infinite collectives...!? Collectives across time...!?
Who am I!?

Here and Now, We are one... Hari Ohm.
Identity Crisis by TheEternalNow April 17, 2021

identity crisis 

1. A psychological condition in which one is attempting to unify a subjective sense of self.
2. A sexual orientation conflict within one's self that has not been resolved.
3. A stage of psycho-neurological development, as in adolescence, where hormonal imbalances influence sociological and sexual choices (phase).
I really don't know if Kodie is gay, metro sexual, or just going through an identity crisis.
identity crisis by Quido1 March 10, 2008

Identity crisis 

When someone has been pressured to identify themselves, but is not yet self aware, by someone claiming to be an authority.

This often comes up with police trying to get your ID, school wanting to know about family and what you eat for breakfast, politics whating you to side with a party instead of refusing to get involved in party politics and be an issue based voter.

Not to be confused with sexualy orientation by way of identity, social identity in that how you look is not your identity but how other people precieve you and in turn treat you.
I'm a cis gender male and just took a college class notlw I'm having an identity crisis, am I vegan?
Identity crisis by Juncture May 19, 2024

skank identity crisis 

The crisis every skank eventually goes through in their life. Usually happens between the ages of 15 and 20. Said skank will abruptly up and leave their hometown to live with a distant relative (i.e. twice-removed aunt, sister's ex-boyfriend, etc) and "find themselves". The location is usually an obscure small town in a southern state, such as Oklahoma, Kansas, or Georgia. Usually happens following some semi-dramatic event which a normal person would deal with and move on. Skanks, however, can not just "deal" with situations, and must "escape" to cause even more drama. These crises are usually short-lived, and the skank will almost ALWAYS return within a few weeks.
typical skank identity crisis

"I'm so sick of this drama and bullshit! I'm moving in with my stepdad's sister in Oklahoma to figure some shit out."
skank identity crisis by LaLa* April 16, 2010

Wentzian Sexual Identity Crisis 

The confusion of a straight person's sexual preference that is brought forth by an incredibly attractive person of the same sex.
Boy 1: Dude, he is so hot.
Boy 2: .....you have a girlfriend.
Boy 1: I know but just look at him!
Boy 2: *rolls eyes* Wentzian Sexual Identity Crisis?
Boy 1: Seems like it.

Instagram Identity Crisis (I.I.C) 

When you don't post on Instagram for long periods of time or constantly post and delete pictures because they don't go with your feed. Or you don't know what your next Instagram theme is gonna be.
Jack: I went with a black and white theme for insta because I'm going through an Instagram Identity Crisis (I.I.C) and can't think of a new aesthetic
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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
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