Special Interest

Some autistic people have a very strong and passionate interest in something that can last for several years, known as a Special Interest or SPIN for short.

His presentation to the class was about his special interest, paleontology.

Special Interest by kinstagramspy September 9, 2021

Word of the Day on April 26, 2025

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special interest

A "special interest" is one I do not share. One I do share is "the public good".

Labor is a special interest; breaks for manufacturers like me are the public good. We create wealth - at least for ourselves.

special interest by Leslie Doppler August 16, 2008

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special interest

Oftentimes people with autism or ADHD have special interests, which are things that they can get sort of obsessed with.

Vee: *is wearing a shirt that says ‘ask me about my special interests’*
Someone: hey what are your special interests?

Vee: oh! one of mine is crystals! do you wanna hear some stuff about them?

someone: sure!
Vee: okay! *talks about everything they know about crystals for 1-2 hours*

special interest by spacefroggo January 9, 2022

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special interest group

A special interest group is a large caucus of really excited people. They are always trying to get everybody all worked up over some specific issue. Sometimes they vote for candidates that they all like at the same time.

The special interest group meeting turned into a riot. Then the cops showed up.

special interest group by MultiFest October 5, 2017

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gentlemans' special interest

porn

porn" is a very subjective term, it's "gentlemans' special interest

gentlemans' special interest by Fnorder June 19, 2010

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funiosity

The art of being peculiar, but in an amusing fashion.

"Wow, look at that dog running on three legs"
- "Yeah, that sure is a funiosity"

funiosity by Supersonic Stevie November 23, 2007

Word of the Day on July 25, 2026

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Toe Rag

A toe rag was originally a foot wrapping used, since mediaeval times up until the mid-nineteenth century, to protect the foot from chafing by boots or shoes. As these were, quite literally, rags they weren’t usually washed, and so with use they became very smelly until they were thrown away. Because of the similarity in smell, toe rag also became the name applied to dried, salted cod or other things with a strong, unpleasant, fishy smell. It didn’t take that long before the name was applied to someone who was an obnoxious, unpleasant OIC.

1 “Socks! Those aren’t socks you smelly git, they’re toe rags!”
2 “What have you been cooking? Smells like toe rag!”
3 “I can smell ‘er fanny from ‘ere, proper toe rag.”
4 That Heale Malcolm is a right toe rag.

Toe Rag by AKACroatalin November 29, 2016

Word of the Day on July 24, 2026

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