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ismism
n. The condition which stems from the attribution of an "-ism" to every concept.
Ismism is commonly seen in academia, where terms such as realism, impressionism, romanticism, formalism, libertarianism, anarchism, naturalism, modernism, postmodernism, etc. are incessantly created and applied to every new situation.
Ismists are too focused on labeling everything to appreciate anything.
Etymology: English suffix -ism, referring to the doctrine or common set of characteristics associated with the root, applied to itself.
Ismism is commonly seen in academia, where terms such as realism, impressionism, romanticism, formalism, libertarianism, anarchism, naturalism, modernism, postmodernism, etc. are incessantly created and applied to every new situation.
Ismists are too focused on labeling everything to appreciate anything.
Etymology: English suffix -ism, referring to the doctrine or common set of characteristics associated with the root, applied to itself.
Our professor wouldn't stop talking about the vague distinction between realism and naturalism. She must be an ismist.
Academia today is rampant with ismism, with too many isms to count.
Academia today is rampant with ismism, with too many isms to count.
ismism by Pimp Triscuit September 14, 2010
Related Words
ilsmis • ILSMISM • ismism • ismist • illmissuitosis • ilmisar • ILSHIS • ilshism • ILSMIWM • Ilumispecment
Ismism
ismism is ismatic and ismimetic, but not ismimeticism.
Ismism by Sesquipedaliman January 26, 2015
ILSMISM
ILSMISM is an internet accronmym for I Laughed So Much I Shit Myself. It has not achieved widespread usage, although is popular with members of Oxford Univeristy.
Schizoceri says:
Last month an American Airlines pilot arrested after apparently arriving for duty drunk was found not guilty after telling a jury he had consumed a third of a bottle of whisky in his sleep.
Schizoceri says:
wtf?!?!?
God Hates Figs says:
ilsmism
Last month an American Airlines pilot arrested after apparently arriving for duty drunk was found not guilty after telling a jury he had consumed a third of a bottle of whisky in his sleep.
Schizoceri says:
wtf?!?!?
God Hates Figs says:
ilsmism
ILSMISM by godhatesfigs December 24, 2008
ismismist
ismismist by ricebeanscats November 6, 2017
Ismist
Someone who believes that everything must be caused by an "-ism". Regardless of any evidence of an "-ism", this person will claim that that "-ism" MUST be the cause. Typically used with negative "-isms" in order to have an excuse to ignore the opposing argument. Commonly done when you have nothing else to say and want to feel victimized.
"Most Twitter users are ismists, every day there is something trending with racism or sexism even though it has no relevance."
"Stacey was called an ismist for being offended on behalf of another group, even though that group wasn't offended in the first place."
"Ismists Anonymous is another word for Reddit."
"Stacey was called an ismist for being offended on behalf of another group, even though that group wasn't offended in the first place."
"Ismists Anonymous is another word for Reddit."
Ismist by BadTimeToGetLost March 27, 2021
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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."
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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
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dead drop
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.
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
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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.
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.
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.
No Surprises Wedding by dbdefenestrate August 27, 2023
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ulzzang
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.
ulzzang by `r i k kit t y February 26, 2008
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EBK
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).