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(composite from the greek words, icon-iconic meaning image-imaginary-virtual and economy)

Iconomy is a state where certain "financial tools" (derivatives/futures-options-cds etc), leveraged credit and uncontrolled increase of money supply, altogether sum up to a matchless value chaotically multiple of the total value of all fixed assets, properties and commodities reserves of the real economy
Credit expansion obtained by financial institutions generating "vitual assets" and investment potential in bureaucratically created financial tools, void of any real or productive value, is a prominent form of Iconomy
Iconomy by bilwander January 1, 2012

iconoplastic 

adj: when someone is phenomenally famous simply for being famous
I admire the gifted, for-real stars, but couldn't care less about the iconoplastic ones.

iDontpaytaxes 

The newest product from the richest company on the planet that utilizes slave labor in third world countries to charge outrageous prices for out-dated products.
Dude, I'm so taking the lead from my corporate icon and not paying taxes cause iDontpaytaxes. Have you seen the tiny little screen on my phone?
iDontpaytaxes by appleSUX May 21, 2013

Idolophobia 

Dislike of or prejudice against Idol worship, especially as a political force.
James : Did you know that they had a statue of Perun at Arkona.

Abdul : Dude, that was the work of the Devil.

James : Wait, are you suffering from Idolophobia ?
Idolophobia by lordlebu November 15, 2021
A title mainly used by the footballing community on twitter when one bags a massive W.
Me: Ronaldo is the best footballer ever
Random guy on twitter: Scrumptious dub idolo
Idolo by Fola bobo January 30, 2020

isonomonkey 

Isonomy means equal distribution of political rights and privileges. The lack of which is the monkey on my back.
Eric has the isonomonkey on his back again, bitching about diamonds and fur coats.
isonomonkey by ericlohman October 23, 2007
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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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