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juxtaposeur

A fake or phony person who tries to act like he's part of a group by just showing up and hanging around the people in the group all the time.
Jim acts like he's part of the team but no one even knows where he came from; he's just a juxtaposeur.
by skittlekicker June 1, 2016
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juxtapose

The comparing of two objects, set side by side to be examined.
" the two pictures are to be juxtaposed, to find differences"

"listen to Tool's 'Schism', juxtaposed is used"
by Matt Self June 24, 2005
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Juxtapose

A word meaning to place objects next to one another to create contrast. It has widely been used in the art world, and, unfortunately, has been picked up by art students. This means that if there is any contrast in any given student piece, you are bound to hear this word when critique time comes around.
Student A: The artist is creating a vivid dialogue through the use of the miniscule color-blocked area of the painting juxtaposes the gargantuan, overpowering, almost didactic imagery encompassing it.

Student B: You're just trying to use big words at this point, aren't you?
by TeegTeegs March 2, 2013
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Juxtapozer

An insult used for aspiring artists who conform to and imitate the "low brow" style of artwork often featured in Juxtapoz magazine.

A person who regurgitates the low brow art movement ungenuinly as a kitchy popculture fad.
"That Andrew guy is such a Juxtapozer. All he paints is graffiti letters and tattoo flash."

"Did you see Dana's new Ed Hardy boots she wore to the gallery opening yesterday? What a juxtapozer."

"Geoffrey crtiqued Suzie's artwork by saying, " It is difficult for me to tell your drawings apart from the other juxtapozers in this class. If you can afford art school it is clear you are not a street artist."
by Ms.Tarred&Fheathered March 5, 2009
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juxtapose

The quality of confliction through analysis of comparison.
The ethical dilemma left Jared feeling juxtapose.
The grammar enthusiast Jared was juxtaposed after researching the Urban Dictionary.
by AC88 March 19, 2016
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Juxtaposer

One who places contrasting objects side by side.

One who stands amid a vividly contrasting scene or environment and attempts to utilize the chamelion effect.
A burly American walking through Vietnam wearing a bamboo hat.

A dog hiding a stuffed animal by putting it under a shoe.

The juxtaposer walked into a saloon wearing bright yellow rubber boots and an orange fedora.
by Surfingdanet July 25, 2011
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Juxtaposer

1. A person who pretends to hate something most people like (or vice versa), simply because they think it will make them a more interesting or unique person overall.

2. A person who will change their opinion of something on a whim to match someone who (they admire or look up to) believes something else of it.
Guy 1: Bro, Twenty One Pilots is really good right now!
Guy 2: Nah, they've gotten too mainstream.
Guy 1: Yeah, you're right, their old songs were good.
Guy 2: That newest song is pretty good tho.
Guy 1: Yea, that's what I said!
Guy 2: Dude, quit being such a damn juxtaposer

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Person 1: Man, Infinity War was pretty good!
Person 2: I can't wait till' the sequel!
Person 3: Nah, it was pretty bad.
Person 2: What? Why?!
Person 3: Well, the acting wasn't *that* great...
Person 1: Is that it?
Person 3: Errr... Well, the effects-
Person 2: You're just being a juxtaposer.
by Dr. Boredom July 5, 2018
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