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Shielding is the refusal to post photos of your babies/kids on the Internet ie Facebook. The opposite of sharenting / oversharing . Shielding is the protection of the baby/kids right to privacy. In an era where parents are digitally documenting and excessively oversharing what should be private baby/kids photos on on social media websites such as Facebook, Instagram & Snapchat. And posting private details such as date of birth, favourite colour etc. Parents shielding are shielding their babys/kids from being on social media

By shielding, not sharenting, parents are shielding their babies/kids from identity fraud, a digital footprint, data mining, predators and the future meltdown of their now teenage offsprings reaction to their entire childhood from babyscan though to birth to school being digitally documented and posted on Facebook for the world to see.
"Ergh all the other mum's oversharing who don't give a fuck about their babies privacy. How is a baby supposed to consent to photos of themselves being constantly and excessively posted online daily. A kid is too young to understand the repercussions of their lives being posted online. I'm shielding mine from the Internet altogether!" - Daisy
Shielding by Whaticansee November 18, 2019
Rejecting the fact that he/she is a complete closet homosexual, and he/she is fooling no one by denying is.
You know that Andrew guy? he is totally shielding.
Shielding by 339201169 March 26, 2009

pussy shielding 

The process by which a female friend or accomplice prevents the potential of sexual intercourse between another female and a male. Often by arousing fears of STDs, pregnancy, or societal scorn (ie "slut").
In summary, The Opposite of Cock Blocking.
Dude, I was trying to get some last night, but Janice's friend totally pussy shielded me.

I'm looking out for my girl, I'm pussy shielding her tonight.

Bitch, stop pussy shielding me, I WANT, to get laid by some dude tonight.

Shaft Shielding

When a projectile on course for collision with your testicles is blocked by your dangling member. This act is often considered a miracle due to the immense pain that would be inflicted had your hanging man-hood not blocked the impact.
"wow i thought i was in for a world of hurt there! Lucky i got shaft shielding or id probably be on the floor crying right now!"
Shaft Shielding by JLavelle August 16, 2017

Riot Shielding 

Riot Shielding is when you masturbate while watching porn with a laptop on your chest and the climax hits the back of it.
Friend: yo why are there white streaks running down your laptop
Me: oh I was riot shielding and forgot to wipe it
Riot Shielding by Svenalator August 20, 2018

Dei Shielding 

When a company or individual uses the diversity, equity, and inclusion of a show as a shield against criticism.

The way it's done is simple. Create a movie or show and make the cast diverse as insurance. When the movie/show starts to flop, ignore all the sane criticism and cherry pick the most offensive tweets and pretend that it's the norm. Then proceed to blame the fans as toxic, racist, sexist, transphobic, etc.

Doing this gets you free publicity, and increases the reputation of your company with people who believe the narrative. You may also get more viewers who are curious about the controversy, or rabid supporters who then believe that watching the movie/show is a moral imperative for minority rights.

This basically ensures that even if the movie/show is bad, you will still get a return on the investment.
Prima: I don't know, this show seems pretty bad.
Coorporation: You just hate it because you are a scared little white man.
Prima: Stop gaslighting me with your Dei Shielding.
Dei Shielding by wakkadoodooo September 13, 2022
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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
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