Similar to a leap of faith. A person uses a word when having heard it used once or being unsure of the actual meaning.
Can be very embarrassing when someone else points out the actual meaning of the word.
Guy1: Did you hear? Bob's got a walk in closet.
Guy2: I wish i had a walk in closet
Everyone: lol
Guy1: Her name's Sally. Nice quote of faith there gay.
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