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The practices or behavior of nerds. Antics of nerds. Nerdiness.
Being a D&D/WOW freak, extreme gamer, or builder of insane bioshock costumes are all examples of various nerdisms.
nerdisms by carson810 July 15, 2011
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A statement, idea, or word based on the profound wisdom of nerdiness.
"What the heck is a 'fandwagon'?" "Oh that's just another genius nerdism Aimee came up with the other day. She really knows how to channel the wisdom of Nerdom."
Nerdism by n3rdg1rl September 13, 2014

Nerdison 

A tall, skinny, lanky type of dude. Usually rocking small feet and a deep voice. Generally found in Orange County, CA.
Friend 1 - Do you see that skinny dude across the street in the skinny jeans?

Friend 2 - Sure do. What a Nerdison!
Nerdison by slick50 December 24, 2009
Referring to nerdist art.
That suitcase made of old motherboards is a good example of nerdism.
nerdism by Modnoc December 11, 2006
Discrimination or prejudice against individuals who are nerds or geeks
Nerdism was a prevalent issue in the 1980s
Nerdism by I Like To Define Words October 12, 2022
an adjective to describe someone doing something nerdy
THATS SO NERDISM DUDE!!
nerdism by heatheur August 3, 2023
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Oblication 

A vacation, feeling more like an obligation, that involves visiting or staying with family.
So Joe where are you taking the kids for spring break vacation? We are going on an oblication to Boca to visit my mother-in-law.
Oblication by kimmerr May 5, 2011
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Surf Dracula Syndrome 

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For example, if a series is titled "Surf Dracula," a majority of viewers would tune in expecting to see Dracula surfing by the first or second episode. However, the entire first season would instead be tedious padding and backstory before finally ending with Dracula surfing in the last five minutes of the season finale.
I watched "Smallville" on Netflix the other day. Dude, it was ten seasons of filler before he finally flew! Major Surf Dracula Syndrome!
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Northstarring

Finding your way back to the truth by fixing on one verified fact and working out from there, the way you navigate by the North Star when everything around you is spinning.
Rumours were flying everywhere, so she went northstarring — one checked fact at a time.
Northstarring by Light Bearer October 22, 2026
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Plate of Brown 

A plate of brown consists of foods that have little to no nutritional value, and are typically deep fried. A true plate of brown will also be accompanied by a dark soda.
Wanna go to meal hall & grab a plate of brown?
Plate of Brown by Cheddar Craigson September 18, 2020
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Larpenomics

When finance content creators rent out fancy cars and flex cash to seem richer than they really are in order to promote and sell their “get rich quick” courses.
Andrew Tate has mastered the field of larpenomics
Larpenomics by Rbois09 October 21, 2026
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Palmela Handerson 

Your hand that you masturbate with.
Girlfriend: What are you going to do for the next week while I'm on holiday?

Boyfriend: Have a visit from Palmela Handerson of course!
Word of the Day on October 20, 2026
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