Hurriquake

hur·ri·quake /ˈhərēˌkwāk/
noun

A rare and unprecedented meteorological phenomenon characterized by the simultaneous occurrence of a hurricane and an earthquake, often leading to widespread astonishment, disruption, and intrigue.

A situation or event displaying an extraordinary collision or confluence of disparate elements, often inciting both awe and confusion.

August 8th, 2023, Los Angeles found itself in the eye of a literal and figurative storm, as it experienced a hurriquake - a hurricane strong enough to blow the Hollywood sign into a new font, coupled with an earthquake that made the Walk of Fame stars twinkle in broad daylight.

Etymology:
Early 21st century, blend of "hurricane" and "earthquake." Coined to describe hurricanes and earthquakes that happen at the same time.

The Great Los Angeles Hurriquake of August 8th, 2023 caused extensive damage when a category 2 hurricane made landfall in the city at the same moment a 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck.

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Quirkitude

Quirkitude (noun):

The private joy or amusement derived from acknowledging and indulging in one's unique, quirky traits during moments of solitude.

As she sat in her makeshift fort made of blankets and pillows, wearing her favorite unicorn onesie and belting out show tunes, a delightful wave of quirkitude washed over her, reveling in the weirder side of her personality that she rarely shared with others.

Confaudiblation

Adjective

The process of Faudible

The mental reconstruction of audio that is not comprehended by the brain; a falsification that the mind creates to fill in the gaps with audio it believes to be true

The process of the mind filling in the gaps of audio that is heard but not understood.

The word comes from the Latin- con for "constrūctus", audībilis for "to hear,", fābul for "a tale." and -ātus Adjective.

The complexity of sounds in electronic music compared to basic sounds like a person speaking increase Confaudiblation exponentially.

Synchronic Event

Synchronic Event /sɪnˈkrɒnɪk ɪˈvɛnt/
Noun phrase

A Synchronic Event is a classification for a sequence or series of synchronicities that have occurred with enough frequency or significance to warrant focused study, interpretation, or action. Unlike "synchronicity," which denotes the observation of meaningfully related but non-causal events, "Synchronic Event" represents the singularity of these events as a collective entity, implying a heightened level of recognition and intention to understand or engage with them.

Etymology:
The term "Synchronic Event" combines "synchronic," which is derived from "synchronicity," with "event." This pairing creates a novel concept that extends beyond mere observation of coincidental or meaningfully related events. Instead, it moves toward intentional recognition and focused study or analysis of such occurrences when they form a pattern or sequence that warrants further attention.

Usage:
In academic contexts, especially within the realms of psychology, sociology, and philosophy, a Synchronic Event refers to a specifically identified series of non-causal but meaningfully connected occurrences that prompt further investigation or action.

The repeated co-occurrence of a rare bird species and a local festival, over multiple years, led naturalists to label it a Synchronic Event, sparking new conservation initiatives.

Mooted

Mooted (adjective):

Describing an individual whose actions, ideas, or contributions are deemed so ineffectual, erroneous, or inconsequential that they render themselves irrelevant or insignificant within a given context.

Pertaining to a state of utter uselessness or insignificance, rendering an individual effectively moot to the point users are forced to mute said individual on social platforms.

Amidst the cacophony of their loud and obnoxious online presence, their uninformed rants about topics they have little knowledge of rendered them mooted, as discerning users recognized the hollowness behind their facade of expertise.

Synchronic

Synchronic /sɪnˈkrɒnɪk/
Adjective

The term "Synchronic" pertains to the study, observation, or analysis of events, phenomena, or elements as they exist or occur simultaneously, without consideration of their historical development. It is often used in contrast with "diachronic," which involves looking at events, phenomena, or elements across different points in time.

Etymology:
The word originates from the Greek "syn," meaning "together," and "chronos," meaning "time," thus signifying the simultaneous or concurrent nature of the events or phenomena being considered.

Usage:
"Synchronic" can be applied across a range of academic disciplines, including linguistics, anthropology, and sociology, to focus on a snapshot view of complex systems or phenomena at a specific point in time.

Anthropologists conducted a synchronic study of social norms within a community, aiming to understand current practices and beliefs.

Trollgagement

Trollgagement refers to the act of inciting or encouraging negative or disruptive behavior in an online community or platform through the use of trolling tactics. It is a combination of the words "troll" and "engagement," indicating a deliberate and intentional effort to create conflict and generate attention. Trollgagement is often used to spread disinformation, cause harm, or simply to stir up trouble.

The internet troll's goal was to provoke an emotional reaction from the members of the online community through their trollgagement tactics.