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idiot's lantern 

you sit in all day watching the idiot's lantern. get up, go out, and do something you lazy shit.

idiot's advocate 

Someone who actively takes the side of idiocy in a conversation for the sake of having the subject explained, in easier terms, for someone who may not know as much about it. The advocate would typically be up-to-speed with the subject of interest, but ask such questions for someone who might be too embarrassed to do so. See devil's advocate.
Frank, Bob, Carl and I were having a conversation about politics, but Carl doesn't really pay attention to it, so I decided to play the idiot's advocate to catch him up
idiot's advocate by Duv June 22, 2013

Idiot's Convention

(n) Born behind the Redwood Curtain in Arcata CA, the Idiot's Convention is a semi-annual gathering of half-wits, nimrods, and schmendricks. Convention activities include copious drinking & puffing, too-much disc-golf, random concerts, and bowling.
Ay! Are we having an Idiot's Convention this year?

Fuckin' a we are! It'll be our 420th anniversry this year!
Idiot's Convention by mhibma September 2, 2005

Idiot's Gambit

A counterargument strategy often used as an attempt to argue against a claim backed by data by suggesting, without evidence, that the source of the data can't be trusted, often seen in social media arguments.
Person 1: "Give me one good reason not to stick this fork in that outlet"
Person 2: "Because the CDC reports a 94% death rate for people who do"
Person 1: "The CDC is part of the government and you can't trust the government"
Person 1: "Ah. I see you have chosen' the Idiot's Gambit. Then proceed. It's probably for the best"
Idiot's Gambit by SmartxAlex October 18, 2021

Idiot’s Podcast

A video podcast on YouTube that features Blake, Gavin, Maddison, Thomas, Rishal and Ian mainly. They have many shorts with lots of views, but also make tons of longer videos.
Person 1: “Did you see the new Idiot’s Podcast episode?”
Person 2: “Yes! It was so funny!”

Idiot's paradox 

A sentence that contradicts itself in an redundant and idiotic manner
"The man who killed Adolf Hitler was a saint!"

"Dude, he killed himself. That's an idiot's paradox "
Idiot's paradox by LordZalgo July 20, 2017
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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

piddlefart

Instead of doing my homework, I decided to piddlefart around for two hours.
piddlefart by Rene April 25, 2005
Word of the Day on October 9, 2026
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