A frame of reference used to analyze a particular family of ideas.
"Coining a brand new word glamorizes a concept and helps us appreciate it on a contextual metaplane."
Use of maturely worded cliches to imply a level of maturity--of self-possession--that the speaker doesn't actually possess.
"I think your planned casualness rather gauche, rather inconsistent in comparison with your demonstrated behavioral spectrum."
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An original idea advertised in a social context to enhance the reputation of the person presenting the idea.
Ew, she's such a brain. What a bunch of thought bling. Let's rip her to shreds.
The utility that a particular concept or object has that is unique to that concept or object.
"I'm not sure of the specific utility of the word, 'meme.' Why not just call it idea? I suppose coining a brand new word glamorizes a concept and helps us appreciate it on a contextual metaplane."
A thought poacher consciously takes someone's thought and presents it as though it is their own. To poach a thought, one must be aware of its source when elocuting it.
"She stole my hep idea, that dag-blasted thought poacher."
A conscious delay in response for the purpose of not appearing too overly eager to respond.
"I reject the concept of a Machiavellian delay. I think social networking has made this tactic transparent. The new ethic is authenticity, which lends itself to fluid communication."
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A citation or link to an article in a social forum used to advertise social, cultural or intellectual capital.
"I like how you prefaced that cool article bling with a teaser citation."
"Nice article bling bootie."
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