Eighty Four’d

The term “Eighty Four’d” or “84’d” refers to the act of censoring, altering, or suppressing language, expression, or information. Inspired by George Orwell’s dystopian novel 1984, where the government controls and manipulates language to limit freedom of thought, being “84’d” describes situations where someone’s speech or written words are changed, restricted, or removed entirely, often to control a narrative or avoid controversy. The term implies a deliberate effort to reshape or silence opinions and ideas, reflecting modern issues of censorship and free speech.

1. “I posted a comment criticising the policy, but it was eighty four’d within minutes.”
2. “The original lyrics were eighty four’d before the song could be played on the radio.”
3. “They totally eighty four’d the news report, cutting out everything that mentioned the scandal.”
4. “I had my speech all planned, but the organisers eighty four'd half of it because it was ‘too political.’”
5. “She tried to bring up an important issue, but her words were eighty four’d before they could gain attention.”