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postdiction 

Brian Miller writes: Postdiction is an explanation after the event: the lamest and laziest form of prophecy.

In skepticism, it is considered an effect of hindsight-bias that (only afterwards) explains claimed predictions of significant events.

Happens often at race-tracks and masked wine tastings.

Larry Lockshin adds: "I knew it." Used extensively in business case studies, which often purport to cause and effect: they did this, and that happened.

It is not a predictor of outcomes for those following the claims.
A typical postdiction might be:

It was after I switched from Corn Flakes to Rice Krispies that women started to notice me. You should try Rice Krispies. They could work for you too...
postdiction by jethro probes June 8, 2016
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Pokediction 

A pokediction is someone who is obsessed with pokemon. If you think you have a pokediction, it might just be a strong desire, but you'll probably grow out of it, but for someone who has a pokediction, it can take for a darker turn. For example, if you are constantly thinking about pokemon non stop, having dreams about pokemon, having fantasies of pokemon, replacing your spare time playing or watching pokemon instead of doing something else, and having lots of merchandise of anything pokemon related that could indicate that you are showing a strong desire and could take a brake. A pokediction is like any other addiction; it takes time and determination to get rid of it. So if you find yourself subconsciously thinking about it or having the urge to play it and/or watch it, or any other of these symptoms, then you most likely have an addiction. If you are tired of this addiction or its interfering with your life, you should take some self therapy and look for something more better to do.
Guy1 - "Man, Guy2 must have an obsession with pokemon, he's always talking about it and asking us to play the trading card game with him!"

Guy3 - Heh, I know right. I wonder if he's okay?

Guy2 - H-hey, Guy1 and Guy3! Guess what? The new legendary pokemon just came out! I am so going to read the bulbapidia to see it's location for I can get it in Pokemon Orange addition!

Guy1 - ... ...... ..........

Guy3 - Yup, he's got a pokediction.

GameFreak® - Hehe..yes he does, yes he most certainly does *Smirks*
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Pokediction 

Davean has a pokediction
Pokediction by INdigo January 22, 2014

Eternity leave 

When some resigns or retires from a job, they are on "eternity leave". This can also refer to someone who has passed away, especially someone who worked somewhere for a long time, retired/resigned, then passed away later.
Oh I'm sorry, you didn't know that Kelly is on eternity leave? She resigned and moved to Hawaii!

With regrets I would like to inform you that my boss is officially on eternity leave. I will never see or hear them again. Ever.
Eternity leave by LingDanc803 February 7, 2023
Word of the Day on July 23, 2026
The hypothetical man (often a sinister character who decided not to go to boot camp) that is doing your girlfriend/wife while you are on deployment overseas.
Ain't no use in goin home,
Jody's got your girl and gone.
Ain't no use in goin back,
Jody's got your Cadillac,
Ain't no use in feeling blue,
Jody's took your checkbook too.
jody by Sgt Apan March 31, 2006
Word of the Day on July 22, 2026

girl grip 

The ability girls and women have developed to hold several items at once in one hand. The skill has been developed due to the lack of pockets in women's clothing.
I thought she'd need multiple trips to carry her phone, keys, wallet, and Starbucks to her car since she needed the other hand to open the door, but she used her impressive girl grip to carry everything in one hand.
girl grip by SillyMilly33 July 31, 2023
Word of the Day on July 21, 2026

Condiment home

A term that refers to one persons household hold nothing but ingredients and condiments in the kitchen area
Person A: Hey dude you got some snacks?
Person B: Nah, i live in a fucking condiment home...
Word of the Day on July 20, 2026