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  1. less than a minute ago, on gapology, whichbe said:
    The study or discussion of marked differences between groups, viewpoints, or situations. Also, gapologist, a person who studies such differences. (Double-Tongued Dictionary)
  2. 2 minutes ago, on cereal test, whichbe said:
    The judgment of an editor or a producer as to whether (news) material is appropriate to publish or broadcast. (Double-Tongued Dictionary)
  3. 2 minutes ago, on piquerism, whichbe said:
    The derivation of pleasure, especially sexual gratification, from stabbing another person. (Double-Tongued Dictionary)
  4. 3 minutes ago, on pain point, whichbe said:
    A level of difficulty sufficient to motivate someone to seek a solution or an alternative; a problem or difficulty. (Double-Tongued Dictionary)
  5. 3 minutes ago, on hocker, whichbe said:
    A person who harangues, beseeches, or talks persuasively; a person who trades in information, gossip, or personal connections; someone who is (obnoxiously) ambitious. (Double-Tongued Dictionary)
  6. 3 minutes ago, on spokesweasel, whichbe said:
    A spokesperson; a public relations agent. (Double-Tongued Dictionary)
  7. 4 minutes ago, on bouma shape, whichbe said:
    A word’s silhouette, recognizable form, or visual impression. (Double-Tongued Dictionary)
  8. 5 minutes ago, on maternal profiling, whichbe said:
    Employment discrimination against a woman who has, or will have, children. (Double-Tongued Dictionary)
  9. 6 minutes ago, on roforofo fight, whichbe said:
    A political battle in which no participant is unsullied; a mud-slinging contest. (Double-Tongued Dictionary)
  10. 6 minutes ago, on voodoo poll, whichbe said:
    An opinion tallying system whose results are easily manipulated or are otherwise untrustworthy. (Double-Tongued Dictionary)
  11. 7 minutes ago, on heresthetics, whichbe said:
    The framing of a debate or issue so that one is on the superior or winning side, or so that one’s choices are better-received by others. (Double-Tongued Dictionary)
  12. 8 minutes ago, on family photo, whichbe said:
    A pre-arranged group photograph of world leaders. (Double-Tongued Dictionary)
  13. 8 minutes ago, on dog-whistle politics, whichbe said:
    A concealed, coded, or unstated idea, usually divisive or politically dangerous, nevertheless understood by the intended voters. (Double-Tongued Dictionary)
  14. 9 minutes ago, on carpet-crossing, whichbe said:
    The act of joining an opposition (political party) or conceding to its policies. (Double-Tongued Dictionary)
  15. 9 minutes ago, on booth capturing, whichbe said:
    The act of seizing and controlling a polling station so that many fraudulent votes may be cast there. (Double-Tongued Dictionary)
  16. 10 minutes ago, on barbecue stopper, whichbe said:
    A topic of constant and widespread conversation, especially a divisive political or social issue; (hence) a social gaffe. (Double-Tongued Dictionary)
  17. 11 minutes ago, on viewser, whichbe said:
    A viewer and user of digital or online media that combine interactivity with traditional broadcast entertainment. (Double-Tongued Dictionary)
  18. 11 minutes ago, on starlight tour, whichbe said:
    The forcible transfer by police of a person to a remote area for release. (Double-Tongued Dictionary)
  19. 12 minutes ago, on security theater, whichbe said:
    Highly visible but ineffective anti-terrorism or other protection and precaution measures. (Double-Tongued Dictionary)
  20. 12 minutes ago, on miami model, whichbe said:
    A method of diminishing political protests by applying laws or methods designed to combat terrorism, especially those involving heavy use of non-lethal force. (Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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