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A term frequently used by adolescents as a misspelling of the word nihilism, to the point of becomming a popular cliche. The term is often used to in the context of common misconceptions of the philosophy, which are usually an excuse to advocate self-destructive behaviours among their peers.
"NIALISM ROX" Sharpy penned unto a fourteen year olds arm.
nialism by FredSneakers November 14, 2006
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Niallism 

The philosophical school of thought in which one knows he is wrong but constantly tries to convince others to believe him anyway. Belief system is founded in pseudo-scientific.
Niall: "Reiki is the best way to solve any problem. Also, I don't think women should be allowed in the workforce."
Deutsch: "You're such a Niallist. I hate Niallism"
Niallism by The Deutschinator April 20, 2012
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The belief that there is a being out there that rules over all. Although this is like most religions this one is special because the being that is worshipped is the greatest mathematician ever, Ryan Neal. The people hold a daily mass for one hour where they sit and do 8th to 12th grade math problems and listen to country music. This religion is most commonly practiced by students of North East Middle and High School.
Catholic: Wow, that Julian is quite the math wiz.
Jew: Of course he is, he practices Nealism.
Nealism by Ryan Neal June 15, 2018
Something retarded that someone does that can be likened to the one and only Neal Alan Piper. Ergo a 'Nealism'
Neal spent all his loan on a mac book pro and had no money left to eat, pay rent or go out?

Fail, that's a Nealism.
Nealism by tinotin February 9, 2010
Nilism is an American social community for... ethnic and religious outcasts. Americans who consider themselves to have ETHNICITIES of NONE, and RELIGIONS of NONE. The Asians who don't consider themselves Asian, the South Americans who don't consider themselves South American, the Europeans who don't consider themselves European, the Africans who don't consider themselves African, the Australians who don't consider themselves Australian, and last but not least, Antarcticans who don't consider themselves Antarctican. The people who would rather do something more prominent than attend church, the temple, or pray in general. A person is also considered a Nilist if they are born and/or raised in religious, constricting chains and refuses to accept it. Nilists are indubitably diversified and deride the groups who are single-raced. Do not confuse Nilism with Atheism, Atheism still embodies ethnicity. People who feel they do not belong to a coterie SHOULD be... to the race of Nilism.
People who believe in Nilism often shun single-raced societies.
Nilism by Isaac Ocean December 17, 2008
nail-ism (ney-liz-uhm) n: a philosophical attitude associated with nailing, hammering, or at times screwing; carpentry. to believe in having sex a lot, although not necessarily with different people. nymphomania.
"Instead of buying particleboard furniture from Sweden we should just practice Nailism"

or

"What would a Nailist say about a ménage à trois?"
"Nailism allows two-at-a-time"
Nailism by Manny Black December 2, 2009
An anti-cult consisting of members who are not considered to have any ethnicity, religion, and race.
Nilism by Sandalyte February 24, 2009
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green inexperienced youthful judgement and cold blooded execution of those judgements.

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Antony and Cleopatra. William Shakespeare

"My salad days,
When I was green in judgment, cold in blood."

- William Shakespeare, Antony and Cleopatra, 1.5
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"Salad days, 'nuf said."
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board chow 

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B)
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A)
Bill: want to go to the club?
Bob: No, I've got to clean out my board chow, keys are starting to stick.

B)
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Bob: No, i am just going to have some of my board chow/
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Bob: The food scraps that collect in my keyboard; Want some?
Bill: *GAG* *HURL* *GAG*
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