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orthostatic hypotension
This is basically when you're laying in your bed and then you yeet off of it and stand up on the ground and all of a sudden your vision starts to see yellow blurry spots and you have a light headache and it feels like you're tripping on mushrooms but you're all fine in dandy in like 3 seconds
person: *gets up from bed* *sees yellow blurry spots and gets a headache*
person: "wtf is happening
brain: it's called orthostatic hypotension you fucking idiot
person: "wtf is happening
brain: it's called orthostatic hypotension you fucking idiot
orthostatic hypotension by tyronecoachella February 21, 2019
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Orthronic
Orthronic: A word used to substitute the incorrect usage of irony, ironic, ironical and ironically
Orth-i-ro-ny, noun, plural
Orth-o-ron•i•cal•ness, noun
Orth•ron•i•c, adjective
Orth•ron•i•cal, adjective
Orth-o-ron•i•cal•ly, adverb
Orthirony can occur when;
1. An outcome of events consistent to what was, or might have been, yet still contrary to what may have been expected.
This can also be described as an amazing or unexpected coincidence.
2. Events which are simply an unfortunate coincidence rather than ironic.
3. Events that are simply a fortunate yet unexpected coincidence rather than ironic
4. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the same as its literal meaning yet the literal choice of words counter the usually associated sarcastic or insincere context with unexpected sincerity.
Synonym: Amazing Coincidence, Unexpected coincidence
Antonym: Ironic.
Orth-i-ro-ny, noun, plural
Orth-o-ron•i•cal•ness, noun
Orth•ron•i•c, adjective
Orth•ron•i•cal, adjective
Orth-o-ron•i•cal•ly, adverb
Orthirony can occur when;
1. An outcome of events consistent to what was, or might have been, yet still contrary to what may have been expected.
This can also be described as an amazing or unexpected coincidence.
2. Events which are simply an unfortunate coincidence rather than ironic.
3. Events that are simply a fortunate yet unexpected coincidence rather than ironic
4. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the same as its literal meaning yet the literal choice of words counter the usually associated sarcastic or insincere context with unexpected sincerity.
Synonym: Amazing Coincidence, Unexpected coincidence
Antonym: Ironic.
1.
It was orthronic that Movie star xxx actually played the character of Himself in a movie about his life story
.
“I can’t believe this is the fourth time we’ve bumped into each other today, how orthronic”
“I can’t believe It’s raining in November, how orthronic”
2.
It was quite sad yet quite orthronic when the Rock group The Killer Bees where actually killed by killer Bees in their latest remote trip to Africa last year.(fictitious example)
It is orthronic that Sir Alec Guinness is best known for his work in George Lucas' Star Wars movies, even though he himself disliked them.
It was quite an orthirony that John the well known eye surgeon went blind in his old age.
3.
“Orthoronically, it was the best movie I’ve seen all year!”
4.
It was quite orthronic when John said “see you later” to his world travel customer, because this time he actually meant it.
It felt Orthoronically odd when Sam said “you’re my number one customer" to David because this time he was.
It was quite an orthirony when Peter said “have a nice day” to the officer because this time it was served without the usual sarcasm.
It was orthronic that Movie star xxx actually played the character of Himself in a movie about his life story
.
“I can’t believe this is the fourth time we’ve bumped into each other today, how orthronic”
“I can’t believe It’s raining in November, how orthronic”
2.
It was quite sad yet quite orthronic when the Rock group The Killer Bees where actually killed by killer Bees in their latest remote trip to Africa last year.(fictitious example)
It is orthronic that Sir Alec Guinness is best known for his work in George Lucas' Star Wars movies, even though he himself disliked them.
It was quite an orthirony that John the well known eye surgeon went blind in his old age.
3.
“Orthoronically, it was the best movie I’ve seen all year!”
4.
It was quite orthronic when John said “see you later” to his world travel customer, because this time he actually meant it.
It felt Orthoronically odd when Sam said “you’re my number one customer" to David because this time he was.
It was quite an orthirony when Peter said “have a nice day” to the officer because this time it was served without the usual sarcasm.
orthosexual
orthosexual
or•tho•sex•ual \ ôr th -ˈsek-sh(ə-)wəl, -ˈsek-shəl
Noun.
1. A person sexually attracted to others of the opposite sex and disposed to engage in biologically correct sexual behavior, i.e., sexual behavior that is biologically natural, normal, or typical.
2. (Sociology) a person sexually attracted to persons of the opposite sex and does not deviate from sexual behavior or conduct considered socially normal, usual, or acceptable.
3. (Psychology) a person erotically attracted to the opposite sex and disposed to sexually behave in a natural, normal or typical manner. A person free of aberrosexual or psycho sexual disorders such as bisexualism, fetishism, homosexualism, lesbianism, necrophilism, sadomasochism, scopophilism, voyeurism, zoophilism, etc.
Adjective.
1. (Biology) of or relating to biologically correct sexual behavior, conduct or practice; that biologically conforms to the norm or nature; of or relating to the opposite sex.
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications) of, relating to, or involving correct sexual intercourse;
3. (Sociology) of or relating to, and, therefore, considered socially acceptable or correct sexual behavior.
4. (Psychology) of or relating to orthosexuals or Orthosexuality; or characterized by sexual attraction, arousal or desire toward the opposite sex.
Synonyms: sexually correct, appropriate, healthy, sexually normal or typical, heterosexual
Antonyms: sexually aberrant, aberrosexual, homosexual, sexual deviant, sexual pervert
or•tho•sex•ual \ ôr th -ˈsek-sh(ə-)wəl, -ˈsek-shəl
Noun.
1. A person sexually attracted to others of the opposite sex and disposed to engage in biologically correct sexual behavior, i.e., sexual behavior that is biologically natural, normal, or typical.
2. (Sociology) a person sexually attracted to persons of the opposite sex and does not deviate from sexual behavior or conduct considered socially normal, usual, or acceptable.
3. (Psychology) a person erotically attracted to the opposite sex and disposed to sexually behave in a natural, normal or typical manner. A person free of aberrosexual or psycho sexual disorders such as bisexualism, fetishism, homosexualism, lesbianism, necrophilism, sadomasochism, scopophilism, voyeurism, zoophilism, etc.
Adjective.
1. (Biology) of or relating to biologically correct sexual behavior, conduct or practice; that biologically conforms to the norm or nature; of or relating to the opposite sex.
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications) of, relating to, or involving correct sexual intercourse;
3. (Sociology) of or relating to, and, therefore, considered socially acceptable or correct sexual behavior.
4. (Psychology) of or relating to orthosexuals or Orthosexuality; or characterized by sexual attraction, arousal or desire toward the opposite sex.
Synonyms: sexually correct, appropriate, healthy, sexually normal or typical, heterosexual
Antonyms: sexually aberrant, aberrosexual, homosexual, sexual deviant, sexual pervert
1. Edward, being free of psycho-sexual disorders, is orthosexual.
2. Only an orthosexual minset produces well-adjusted, truly gay human beings.
3. Thomas defends orthosexual conduct for all members of society.
4. Psychologists should help aberrosexuals live a healthy, orthosexual life.
2. Only an orthosexual minset produces well-adjusted, truly gay human beings.
3. Thomas defends orthosexual conduct for all members of society.
4. Psychologists should help aberrosexuals live a healthy, orthosexual life.
orthosexual by Ortho Communicator January 15, 2011
orthosexuality
orthosexuality
or•tho•sex•ual•ity \ ôr'thə-sĕk'shū-ăl'ĭ-tē\
Noun.
1. The sum of the physical, functional, and psychological attributes of a gender’s biologically correct, natural, normal or typical sexual behavior, conduct or expression.
2. (Biology) Sexual activity, behavior, conduct or expression that is biologically correct, natural, normal, or typical of the male or of the female; the sexual attraction to members of the opposite sex.
3. (Sociology) The sexual behavior, conduct, or response universally considered socially acceptable, proper, normal, or usual.
4. (Psychology) The psycho erotic attraction to members of the opposite sex; the disposition to sexually behave in a mentally sane and biologically correct, natural, normal or typical manner. The quality of being free of psycho sexual (i.e., aberrosexual) disorders such as bisexualism, fetishism, homosexualism, lesbianism, necrophilism, sadomasochism, voyeurism, zoophilism, etc.
5. (Sexology) The biologically correct expression or response to sexual attraction or erotic arousal; the biologically correct expression or response to one's male or female gender, especially vis-á-vis genitalia and reproduction.
Synonyms: sexual correctness, sexual appropriateness, sexual healthiness, sexual normality or typicality, also improperly referred to as “heterosexuality”.
Antonyms: sexual aberrance, deviance, or perversion, aberrosexualism, homosexualism
or•tho•sex•ual•ity \ ôr'thə-sĕk'shū-ăl'ĭ-tē\
Noun.
1. The sum of the physical, functional, and psychological attributes of a gender’s biologically correct, natural, normal or typical sexual behavior, conduct or expression.
2. (Biology) Sexual activity, behavior, conduct or expression that is biologically correct, natural, normal, or typical of the male or of the female; the sexual attraction to members of the opposite sex.
3. (Sociology) The sexual behavior, conduct, or response universally considered socially acceptable, proper, normal, or usual.
4. (Psychology) The psycho erotic attraction to members of the opposite sex; the disposition to sexually behave in a mentally sane and biologically correct, natural, normal or typical manner. The quality of being free of psycho sexual (i.e., aberrosexual) disorders such as bisexualism, fetishism, homosexualism, lesbianism, necrophilism, sadomasochism, voyeurism, zoophilism, etc.
5. (Sexology) The biologically correct expression or response to sexual attraction or erotic arousal; the biologically correct expression or response to one's male or female gender, especially vis-á-vis genitalia and reproduction.
Synonyms: sexual correctness, sexual appropriateness, sexual healthiness, sexual normality or typicality, also improperly referred to as “heterosexuality”.
Antonyms: sexual aberrance, deviance, or perversion, aberrosexualism, homosexualism
1. Edward thoroughly enjoys and gaily admits his orthosexuality.
2. Only orthosexuality can produce sexually well-adjusted, truly gay human beings.
3. Thomas defends orthosexuality as the healthiest and gayest sexual behavior for all members of society.
4. Psychologists point to orthosexuality as the standard of sane sexual conduct.
2. Only orthosexuality can produce sexually well-adjusted, truly gay human beings.
3. Thomas defends orthosexuality as the healthiest and gayest sexual behavior for all members of society.
4. Psychologists point to orthosexuality as the standard of sane sexual conduct.
orthosexuality by Ortho Communicator January 16, 2011
orthosexuality
Orthosexuality is a sexual orientation of being sexually attracted only to sexually mature individuals of the opposite sex, and of the same species.
"Look at that attractive, healthy-looking 18-year-old fellow human of the opposite sex over there! I want to get naked with that individual."
"Why do you flaunt your orthosexuality?"
"Why do you flaunt your orthosexuality?"
orthosexuality by Tochterlieber May 3, 2014
Orthostatic Hypotension
When you stand up from sitting or lying down and then get high for 3 seconds. This happens because your body couldn't adjust your blood pressure fast enough from a lying to a standing position. This is similar to how you feel like crap when you volunteered to quickly for a job that you were disastrously unqualified for.
Orthostatic Hypotension by InstituteOfNursingParlance September 8, 2019
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Respectfully
Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.
After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
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Modified derivative of granola.
murderhobo
In a tabletop game, a murderhobo is a player who murders NPCs indiscriminately. This is normally derogatory, referring to a player who totally ignores quests, dialog, backstory, trade, world building etc.
The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.
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DM: The sad little orphan girl tugs at Steve's trenchcoat to get his attention, and ask for help saving her pet dog from...
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
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