Can refer to either:
(1) Conditions so frustrating/stressful/frightening that you cannot help shrieking in terror or exasperation, or
(2) A situation where you are obliged (or feel free!) to holler at your former lover/spouse.
Against my better judgement, I took a middle-aged alcoholic dude to see his former girlfriend about the possibility of his moving back in with her. She was visibly annoyed at the encounter and even seemed somewhat put out with **me** for even having brought that deadbeat to her house in the first place, so I treaded super-lightly, gently explaining to her that the guy had merely asked me for a ride there ("I know nothing about this matter, Ma'am; I'm just the driver."); I could clearly see that these were definitely exscream circumstances.
It's just like being prison gay, but it's ALL THE TIME!
"Emma is gay by circumstance, which means she likes what's available at her all girls catholic school if you know what I mean. No homo."
when you rape someone, but do not want to admit it.
Tony- I did not rape Lisa, she was just a victim of circumstance...
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When a character acts OOC (Out of character) because an unusual or uncommon event. IE: Death of a loved one, someone antagonizes them in a particularly cruel way.
"I've NEVER seen her get pissed like that!"
"OOC by circumstance. Her mom just got murdered in front of her."
when somebody's situation in life makes sex very hard or impossible
examples are
financial situation
living situation
disability
appearance
Joe wants to have sex with Lisa, but he can't because they both share a studio apartment with a roommate.
Joe is "cockblocked by circumstance."
Some really serious shit is going down, so the cops can break down the door and arrest your ass
We broke down the door and arrested the suspect because of Exigent circumstances.
My wife died due to mysterious circumstances.