Irrition

a close up of a dandelion

Irrition

n.
regret at having cracked the code of something, which leaves you wishing you could forget the pattern—longing to unsee an optical illusion, to unlearn the formula behind your favorite songs and shows and movies, or re-canonize a role model you made the mistake of meeting in person.

Tahitian iriti, to translate + iriti, to be convulsed. Pronounced “ih-ri-shun.”

Rookish

a stone tower with a person seated on top

Galagog

a person alone in a snowy desolate landscape

Boorance

a group of objects on a table

Nemotia

a city with clouds of smoke

Lilo

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Moledro

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Mimeomia

a person wearing an animal onesie garment

Fitching

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Exulansis

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Caucic

a close-up of a stone walking path

Hailbound

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Catoptric Tristesse

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Mogging Folly

a person sitting on a bench