1. An act of pure stupidity. Derived from the word spoon. One who carries out many Acts of Spoonism on a daily basis may be described as a spoon by their peers.
2. When someone carries out an act of discriminatory behavior known as spoonism.
E.g. Amelia: did you see me trip in Mr Somiyegi's class? It was so embarrassing.
Olivia: ah yes, some might say it was an Act of Spoonism.
(noun)Most commonly used as another word for a Guinea-pig, but can be used to describe other small rodents such as mole-rats.
E.g. "Amelia, could you please feed the Frogglefrumps?"