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presentism

The judging of people in the past by the moral standards of the present.
"Tear down all the statues! Those people were all racists!"
"That's presentism, dude. Everybody was racist back then. In 100 years they'll probably think you were a monster too."
by OkiShisa September 20, 2022
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presentism

The judging of people in the past by the moral standards of the present.
Modern professors advocate presentism and want to reframe historical heroes as villains because they did not conform to modern morality.

"Tear down all the statues of George Washington! The man was a racist!"
"That's presentism, dude. In 100 years someone will probably think you were a monster for eating meat."
by anonymous September 20, 2022
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Female-presenting nipples

The most heinous of body parts. Must be censored and covered at all costs.
They were fine with the nudity, until they realized there were some female-presenting nipples, then it all went to hell.
by mystymysts December 3, 2018
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Christmas; Hanukkah.

A winter celebration for non-believers where you gather together with friends and family and score some good loot off your parents.
I asked my mom to get me a new ipod for Atheist Children Get Presents Day.

You want to come over for Atheist Children Get Presents Day dinner? We're lighting the hanukkah bush!
by Cate B February 12, 2009
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presenteeism

Act of showing to work when you are sick. Opposite of absenteeism.
So-called "presenteeism," or going to work when sick, is a persistent problem at more than half of U.S. workplaces and costs U.S. business a whopping $180 billion a year, research shows. (from CNN.com)
by JDD January 30, 2007
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wrapping presents

A phrase used by a person who is masturbating to a magazine when someone knocks on the door. Popularized by Master Shake in an episode of Aqua Teen Hunger Force.
*knock*

"Don't come in, I'm wrapping presents!"
by sanfud n sun April 30, 2006
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Presenting

Showing your crotch or dick bulge in an obvious or semi obvious manner
Omg that guy is certainly presenting,
His 8 inches is presenting itself.
by Bvdguy November 2, 2017
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