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sensationalism 

The key factor, apparantly.
I wish I could tell you more perfect news, but were in a rating system here, and the key factor is "sensationalism". They've got you running around in circles, 9-5, and 5-9. Your mine, I tell you what they want you to know, and you concider it the truth. NOBODY IS OPENING THEIR EYES, OUR WHOLE ECONOMY IS DEPLETING THE WORLD OF OUR LIVES AND NATURAL RESOURCES. AND ARE YOU HAPPY. COME ON, I WORK FOR THE SYSTEM!
sensationalism by SugarSpider September 25, 2005

Leaf Nation Sensationalism 

Inane, idiotic, far from the truth stories and rumours that come out of the Toronto Area about the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Particularly, during the Free Agent offseason and around the time of the trade deadline.

Rumors that make Eklund's 30% BS look credible.
Larry Leaf Fan: Hey Did you hear? The Leafs are trading for Peter Forsberg, Naslund, Kariya, Khabibulin, Hatcher, Modano and Yzerman. - I heard it on the news

Hockey Fan w/brain: Yeah right, thats just Leaf Nation Sensationalism.

LLF: Dude we're gonna get them I know it.

HF: Yeah right, the same rumors have been coming out of Toronto since 67.

LLF: Ahh go fuck yourself Leafs will win the cup this year.

racial sensationalism 

The use of sensational subject matter, style or methods, or the sensational subject matter itself such as racist incidents or behavior, published materials, or broadcasts that are intentionally controversial, exaggerated, lurid, loud, or attention-grabbing.
Today's news is just racial sensationalism!

sensationalise 

Make fuss over
If you thrive to contrive or sensationalise, do not despise other's demise for from these embers & dust although given to rust new nations may rise.

Sensationalisationism 

An ideology based on how the world is senced/perceived, with each individual's perception varing dramaticly.
I am a follower of Sensationalisationism
Sensationalisationism by Ilovemylo November 28, 2014

Superly-Awesome-Sensationalistic 

Something odd that Michaelangelo Hamato of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles says in the video game when excited.
*KO's a Purple Dragon*

Mikey: "Superly-Awesome-Sensationalistic, bro!"
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fache-couture 

French slang, which translated, means "bull's fashion" but basically equates to "hyper trendy" or overly trendy. Used when a person wishes to express distaste at the latest fashion trend/fad, because it seems that everyone has a certain item of clothing or is wearing it. This term is most frequently heard in Paris but is slowly spreading to other parts of France.
1. That Burberry scarf is so fache-couture.
2. That purple American Apparel hoodie is so fache-couture.
fache-couture by bkgmh46x0x March 18, 2008
Word of the Day on October 17, 2026
A slang term for GLP-1 medications(like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, etc.), usually referring to their appetite-killing, weight-loss, or “I forgot to eat” effects rather than the medical details.

Usage:
* Often casual, ironic, or meme-y
* Can imply effortless weight loss, suppressed hunger, or being “powered by pharmaceuticals”

Notes:
Not a brand name—just shorthand for the whole GLP-1 wave. Frequently shows up in online jokes, gym talk, and group chats where people pretend they’re *totally* doing it naturally.
“I’m not dieting, I’m just on that glippy.”
“Ever since the glippy hit, food feels optional.”
“That summer body? Yeah, glippy assisted.”
Glippy by Wild Stoner Appears December 14, 2025
Word of the Day on October 16, 2026

fauxstalgia 

Faux nostalgia. Faking old things in an attempt to recapture the feeling of times gone past, especially of technology that has passed.
Hipstamatic pictures, just like the vinyl-static added to digital recordings, is prime fauxstalgia
fauxstalgia by scotte61 December 16, 2010
Word of the Day on October 15, 2026

pajama casual 

Pajama casual is a term used when working from home and preparing for a video conference. All business above the waist and your pajama pants down below.
We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.
pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020
Word of the Day on October 14, 2026

funflation 

The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets.
funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
Word of the Day on October 13, 2026
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