IKEA Effect
IKEA Effect explains why people are inclined to better appreciate things they’ve created themselves than something created for them. Related words: Google effect Rashomon effect Dunning Kruger effect IKEA
Archives
-
-
Google effect
The Google effect explains how people tend to use the internet as a personal memory bank (i.e., they can't remember any information on their own without looking it up). It’s sometimes called digital amnesia. Related… -
stay in your lane
The phrase stay in your lane means "to mind your own business" or "stick with what you know and are good at." -
Dunning Kruger effect
The Dunning Kruger effect explains why incompetent people are unable to see that they’re incompetent. Related words: Rashomon effect Mandela effect Imposter Syndrome -
BDE
BDE is an acronym. We all pretty much know what it stands for ... But, to spell it out BDE means big dick energy. It’s typically used to refer to (mostly cisgender) men, although not always.… -
gigil
Gigil is a word used to describe the overwhelming feeling that comes over us when we see something cute. Related words: kawaii doggo smol -
the Rashomon effect
The Rashomon effect refers to an instance when the same event is described in significantly different (often contradictory) ways by different people who were involved. Related words: Mandela effect Otaku -
get out of jail free card
A get out of jail free card is a metaphorical way to refer to anything that will get someone out of an undesirable situation or allow them to avoid punishment. Related words: Ugly cry Monopoly… -
TERF
TERF is an acronym for "trans-exclusionary radical feminism" or "trans-exclusionary radical feminist." -
Hatters
A Hatter is a student or member of the athletic program at Stetson University in Florida. Related words: Sooner War Eagle Roll Tide -
Weagle
A weagle is a fictional eagle-like bird. It is the logo of the Washington Capitals NHL team. Related words: Hosehead -
War Eagle
War Eagle is a rallying cry for the Auburn University athletic teams. Although the team’s official mascot is the tiger, screaming “Go Tigers” may earn you a shady look in Auburn, Alabama. Fans much prefer…