Sidepiece
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 A part forming a side of something.
- 2 The jamb, or cheek, of an opening in a wall, as of door or window.
- 3 Alternative spelling of side piece alt-of, alternative
"If there's a truly compelling reason not to normalize shaming as a global, always-on public spectator sport, it's not that it degrades the humanity of the shamed; it's not even the trite "who among us has not canoodled at a Coldplay concert with his sidepiece" justification. It's simply this: When we take joy in the distress and ruination of other people, we make monsters of ourselves."
Example
More examples"If there's a truly compelling reason not to normalize shaming as a global, always-on public spectator sport, it's not that it degrades the humanity of the shamed; it's not even the trite "who among us has not canoodled at a Coldplay concert with his sidepiece" justification. It's simply this: When we take joy in the distress and ruination of other people, we make monsters of ourselves."
Etymology
From side + piece.
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