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Luddite
A belief system based on the rejection of technology, originally referencing English textile workers in the 19th century that destroyed machinery due to lower wages, now it's a term that has been adopted by those with anti-technology beliefs, such as anarcho-primitivists, kaczynskists, etc
Person 1: Have you seen the latest iphone model?
Person 2: Nah, I'm a luddite, these gadgets are meaningless distractions intended to keep us trapped in and subservient to the techno-industrial system
Person 2: Nah, I'm a luddite, these gadgets are meaningless distractions intended to keep us trapped in and subservient to the techno-industrial system
Luddite by vicky3troy February 10, 2021
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luddik • ludvik • luddite • luddicious • Ludvika • ludwik • LuddeK • LuddeKEmpire • luddicrous • luddin
genetealogical Luddism
Practising illogical summary disregard for the results of genealogical DNA testing, usually by persons whose traditional genealogical research has been shown to be erroneous and shoddy by the results of the countervailing DNA testing.
In an effort to preserve the case for her now clearly erroneous DAR application, Ethyl decided to pretend the DNA results have no merit in an act of sheer genetealogical Luddism.
genetealogical Luddism by Gregg Bonner September 8, 2006
ludwika
ludwika is a nice but sensitive girl.she is hotheaded when she gets told to do something but she is friendly and very creative.this girl is short and cute and would make a nice friend.
ludwika by karinna monroy March 14, 2018
ludding
A ship between Luna Lovegood and pudding. This ship originates in Order of the Phoenix, when she states she hopes there's pudding at the feast.
ludding by itsrealforus October 15, 2011
LuddeKEmpire
It's the largest and most majestic empire among (us) all the empires. If you are not apart of this empire what are you even doing? Get a life and #LuddeKEmpire.
LuddeKEmpire by Ludde K June 20, 2021
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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.
trucker's tan
A sunburn or suntan focused on the left arm. It is caused by the left side of the body being the only half that gets exposed to sunlight while driving. Presumably, it would be located on the right side of the body in countries where they drive on the left side of the road.
trucker's tan by population361 May 30, 2006
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Every time I walk into the toy aisle, I catch myself kidulting over the latest action figures and LEGO sets!
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Boffin
British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”
Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
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Pee Calculus
When you have to pee in a movie but don’t want to miss anything, and must do the following mental equation: will the amount I have to pee cause enough discomfort to diminish my attention capacity for the remainder of the movie to an extent which is greater than the amount of the movie I would miss by making a mad dash to the restroom.
Pee Calculus by anorlondo October 1, 2026
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