Blend of information + epidemic

(plural infodemics)
(informal) An excessive amount of information concerning a problem such that the solution is made more difficult.

But more commonly used to describe misinformation being spread through various media, namely social media.

There is an infodemic of nonsense on social media about this new coronavirus.

infodemic by Adorno1 April 7, 2020

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I’m about to finesse that info mcheww

Info by MustBeAnon April 21, 2018

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infology

1. the study and analysis of information especially in relation to communication
2. from info ("information") and logos ("speech")

My daughter became interested in infology last semester.

infology by timlight January 27, 2010

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infohazard

A piece of information that can be dangerous for a reader to know about.

Roko's Basilisk is an example of an infohazard. Do not search it up.

infohazard by Osmium23 March 3, 2021

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Info Nympho

Someone who is obsessed with always being connected and up-to-date. Obsessive checking of email and blackberry usage and searching for wi-fi signals are good indicators.

My friend Dan is an Info Nympho. He always has his bluetooth in his ear and is constantly on his blackberry.

Info Nympho by gtbarry January 16, 2009

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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

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aired

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

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piddlefart

verb. To waste time doing nothing.

Instead of doing my homework, I decided to piddlefart around for two hours.

piddlefart by Rene April 25, 2005

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wrongun

anyone who succeeds in disgracing/over indulging themselves in the throws of clubland

28 hours and 4 clubs later, gurning for england but still refusing to go home - a total wrongun!!

wrongun by bevvers March 21, 2007

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square grouper

Nickname given to bales of marijuana thrown overboard or out of airplanes. Origin is reportedly from members of the US Coast Guard in the area of Southern Florida.

"Base we've got some square groupers floating outside of Miami harbor."

square grouper by slipsheet November 6, 2004

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Bunhead

A girl who does ballet and only talks about ballet. Her schedule is filled with dance classes which does not allow her to do any other activity.

"Hey, do you know that girl Sally?"

"Yeah, she's kind of annoying. All she ever talks about it ballet."

"Wow, what a Bunhead."

"Hey Sally, you want to hang out this weekend?"
"I can't, I have dance."
"You're such a Bunhead."

"Yeah... I know."

Bunhead by Jen00 October 24, 2014

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