/oshˈmōsəs/
noun
1.
a process by which certain characteristics tend to pass from a less intelligent, native or long-term resident of Oshawa into a more intelligent, outsider or visitor through close contact - thus equalizing the level of
intelligence on both sides of a social interaction.
2.
the process of gradual or unconscious assimilation of ideas, knowledge,
etc. into a more rudimentary or less intelligent point of view. Typically occurring to more open-minded or intelligent
people who are subjected to long periods of interaction with such lower-level intelligent life forms as Oshawa residents.
1. "Man, I spoke with that
Shane guy from Oshawa for 30 minutes and could feel myself getting stupider by the moment. I think I just experienced oshmosis" (
please take note of the ironic use of 'stupider' within this context).
2. "what she knows of inbreeding she learned not through birthright, not even through experience, but through oshmosis"