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Verbatimist 

noun | ver·ba·tim·ist | /vər-ˈbā-tə-məst/

A person who insists on interpreting or responding to language strictly as it is worded, often ignoring context, tone, implied meaning, or clarification—typically in order to maintain a flawed or incomplete argument.

Notes:
• Often used pejoratively to describe individuals who rely on overly literal interpretations to deflect criticism or avoid addressing the actual message.
• Related to behaviors seen in rhetorical deflection, bad-faith debate, or pedantic argument styles.
Nothing derails a thread faster than a verbatimist in the replies pretending not to get the point.”

“The student’s rebuttal was disappointingly verbatimist, focusing on isolated phrasing instead of engaging with the broader thesis.”
Verbatimist by FauxLucky May 8, 2025

versatilist

Gay Male who advertises himself as Versatile - likes to both give and receive anal sex, likes to both pitch and catch - thus increasing his odds of hooking up.
Jeff is a real versatilist
versatilist by JackJackJack May 26, 2006

Verbatimotherfuckim 

To remember meticulous details of how you grew up with the bullshit and tolerated It by an ignorant person who was responsible for your growth and development as a child.
I remember verbatimotherfuckim, all the shit you did that got me here. Motherfucker!
An Irish phrase meaning shit, derived from ass
(Not to be confused with the literal description of one's buttocks)
"Did you hear the song Aylek$ dropped?"
"Hardly. Her music is absolute cheeks."

"My boyfriend say LaFlame is cheeks."
"Tell your boyfriend I said it's his mixtape that's cheeks."
Cheeks by thecartisan April 26, 2020
Word of the Day on May 21, 2026

sans sheriff 

Lawless use of fonts or typography, with no regard to aesthetics or legibility
I'm putting this CV straight in the bin. Written totally sans sheriff.
sans sheriff by Jamarley July 3, 2019
Word of the Day on May 20, 2026

Breadhead 

Someone who is addicted to obtaining money and building wealth. A money addict and fanatic. Breadheads often work more than one full-time job, and some even participate in illicit activities to "obtain the bread".
A breadhead is like a crackhead, but for money instead of crack.
Breadhead by 🅱️ U S 3 4 8 March 30, 2022
Word of the Day on May 19, 2026