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    [Adjective]  | "schiz*oid" | \ ˈskit-ˌsȯid \


    1: having, showing, or involving mutually contradictory or antagonistic parts : changing frequently between opposite states —not used technically

    2: mentally unsound : schizo

    3: of, relating to, or having a personality characterized especially by emotional and social detachment, indifference, and lack of affect : affected by schizoid personality disorder


    Origin: 1920 ;

     Borrowed from German, from Schizophrenie {see: |schizophrenia|schizophrenia} + -oid {see: |-oid:2|-oid:2};

    [Noun]  | "schizoid" 


    1: a person affected with schizoid personality disorder

    2: a person who is mentally unsound : schizo


    Origin: 1922 ;

     Derivative of {see: |schizoid:1|schizoid:1};

    [Noun]  | "schizoid personality disorder" 


    1: a personality disorder characterized by limited emotional expression, a lack of desire for meaningful close relationships, a preference for solitary activities, and avoidance of social interaction


    Origin: 1955 ;

     [ "schizoid" ]

    1: Similar to a loner, but on a larger scale. They appear to be detached and emotionless, but they are still people. They have little regard for social norms. For more information, see loner.

      * e.g.,  ... Jack is such a schizoid, I think he's some robot or something. 


     [ "schizoid" ]

    2: *note: Schizoids are NOT schizophrenic. The similarity in name is because they basically mean 'split from society' and 'split up mind' respectively.

     [ "schizoid" ]

    1: Schizoid personality disorder is a condition in which people avoid social activities and consistently shy away from interaction with others. People with the disorder are generally loners with a profound inability to connect with others and form personal relationships. In some cases, a schizoid may want above all to integrate into the social world but when they do receive the attention, they suddenly prefer to be left alone.

      * e.g.,  ... I don't know... I mean I want a girlfriend so bad but I keep refusing one after the other. I can't seem to make up my mind. Being a schizoid is really annoying. When I'm at home doing nothing, I want to be outside with my buddies. When I'm out with them, I want to be inside again. 

     [ "schizoid" ]

    1: Schizophrenic. Deluded. Nuts. Whacko.

      * e.g.,  ... Ever since he got stung on the scrotum, my dog goes schizoid every time he sees a bee. 

     [ "Schizoid Pop" ]

    1: A sub genre of Indie Pop that found its roots with a central Ohio band, twenty one pilots, in 201 Combining elements of Pop, Rap and Indie, Schizoid Pop is usually sung in the form of urban and spoken word lyrics and focuses more on the content of the lyrics and the vocalist(s)' tone of voice than background instrumentation or other musical elements. Instrumentation differs from song to song, with instruments used ranging from synthesizers to ukuleles. Each piece features heavy symbolism and meaningful diction within its lyrics, most of which focus around defining the many functions and states of an individual's mental behavior/emotional reaction(s) to certain situations. It can be seen as a fusion of synth-driven selections of lyrical uplifts.

      * e.g.,  ... The duo that is twenty one pilots has earned widespread applause for their energetic live sets and distinctive fusion of piano-driven schizoid pop and lyrical uplift. 

     [ "Schizoid" ]

    1: A person with schizophrenia (or someone taking delusional)

      * e.g.,  ... “i saw peter griffen from fortnite” 

     [ "Schizoid Personality Disorder" ]

    1: A personality disorder characterized by characterized by a lack of interest in social relationships, a tendency towards a solitary lifestyle, secretiveness, and emotional coldness. SPD is unrelated to Schizophrenia. Like other personality disorders, symptoms must have a long-term effect upon the victim's life, often impairing social and emotional functioning. Sufferers of SPD tend to be seen as cold, distant, and not affectionate whatsoever. They have a difficult time expressing emotions, and are indifferent to praise and criticism. Individuals with SPD lack any desire for friendly or romantic relationships. These individuals often lack any desire for sex as well, and will most likely prefer masturbation because they are unable to tolerate the emotional or physical closeness required during sex.

      * e.g.,  ... Victims of Schizoid Personality Disorder really have nothing wrong with them, they just prefer to be by themselves. 

     [ "21st century schizoid man" ]

    1: A song by a band called King Crimson. The song was released in 1969 along their first album in The Court of the Crimson King.

      * e.g.,  ... “21st century schizoid man is one of the better songs by King Crimson in some people’s opinion.” 

     [ "21st Century Schizoid Man" ]

    1: A-one, two, three, four

      * e.g.,  ... Politicians funeral pyre 


     [ "21st Century Schizoid Man" ]

    2: Two, two, three

      * e.g.,  ... Innocents raped with napalm fire 


     [ "21st Century Schizoid Man" ]

    3: Cat's foot, iron claw

      * e.g.,  ... 21st century schizoid man 


     [ "21st Century Schizoid Man" ]

    4: Neurosurgeons scream for more

      * e.g.,  ... Death seed, blind man's greed 


     [ "21st Century Schizoid Man" ]

    5: Paranoia's poison door

      * e.g.,  ... Poets starving, children bleed 


     [ "21st Century Schizoid Man" ]

    6: 21st century schizoid man

      * e.g.,  ... Nothing he's got, he really needs 


     [ "21st Century Schizoid Man" ]

    7: Blood rack, barbed wire

      * e.g.,  ... 21st century schizoid man 

     [ "Schizoid Justice Warrior" ]

    1: Slang phrase that's an off-shoot of the phrase "Social Justice Warrior", but with a bit of King Crimson thrown in

      * e.g.,  ... Sing the phrase to the tune of 21st Century Schizoid Man by King Crimson SCHIZOID JUSTICE WARRIOR! 

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