Welcome to Neo Faux Conceptualism, where the playful distortion of systems reveals the deeper truths of our world. Here, absurdity meets sincerity, and creativity becomes a tool for subversion. Dive into the movement’s manifesto to understand how we challenge societal norms through art, language, and thought. Explore our evolving linguistic landscape, where new words are created to reshape how we perceive reality, and visit our dictionary to see how language can break free from traditional boundaries. Join us in reimagining the systems that govern culture, connection, and perception.
Lexicon Spotlight
Delusight
noun
A visionary perception that combines elements of foresight with illusion, where an individual believes they can predict or foresee outcomes, but their insight is clouded by misconceptions or unrealistic expectations. It represents a form of foresight that is distorted by wishful thinking or misjudgment.
Etymology & Example
Etymology:
A blend of “delusion” (a false belief or perception) and “foresight” (the ability to predict or anticipate future events), suggesting a perception that appears prophetic but is fundamentally flawed.
Example Sentence:
The entrepreneur’s delusight led them to invest heavily in an untested market, convinced it would be the next big thing despite all signs to the contrary.
Chromaruption
noun
The corruption or distortion of something—whether a work of art, a concept, or an environment—by the overpowering influence of color. It refers to a scenario where color invades and disrupts the intended balance or purity of a design, idea, or atmosphere, shifting its meaning or impact.
Etymology & Example
Etymology:
A combination of “chromo,” meaning color, and “corruption,” from Latin corruptio (spoiling or deterioration), suggesting the distortion or degradation of something by color.
Example Sentence:
The once minimalist design became a victim of chromaruption, as bold, clashing colors were introduced, overshadowing the original simplicity of the space.
noun
A sudden, intense eruption of color without any defined structure or chromatura, where hues explode or burst forth chaotically, creating a dynamic, uncontrolled display. It refers to the spontaneous and unpredictable release of color, overwhelming the senses without a clear organizational pattern.
Etymology & Example
Etymology:
A blend of “chromo,” from Greek chroma (color), and “eruption,” from Latin eruptio (a bursting forth), indicating an explosion or outburst of color.
Example Sentence:
The sunset was a chromaruption, with vibrant oranges and pinks splashing across the sky in an untamed, dazzling display.
Hegemania
noun
An obsessive preoccupation with dominance or control, often manifesting as a compulsive drive to establish superiority in cultural, intellectual, or social spheres. Unlike simple hegemony, which denotes influence or leadership, hegemania describes the feverish, almost pathological pursuit of it, where the act of controlling outweighs the value of what is controlled.
Etymology & Example
Etymology:
From hegemony (leadership, dominance) + -mania (obsessive enthusiasm or compulsion).
Example Sentence:
Esterhuizen’s constant need to redefine movements under his own terms revealed a subtle hegemania, an urge less about creation and more about ownership of narrative.