Stupidstition
noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
- 1 A belief or superstition that is especially foolish or senseless, or lacking any rational basis. derogatory, humorous, slang, uncommon, uncountable, usually
"I don't believe in that, or any other unpleasant 'stupidstition' as my reverend used to call them , " Rose retorted, as she hastily began to dress, for the last time, in the blue striped costume which had been hers for nearly three years, but was, in a few hours, to change to one pure white, like a sombre chrysalis to a radiant butterfly."
Example
More examples"I don't believe in that, or any other unpleasant 'stupidstition' as my reverend used to call them , " Rose retorted, as she hastily began to dress, for the last time, in the blue striped costume which had been hers for nearly three years, but was, in a few hours, to change to one pure white, like a sombre chrysalis to a radiant butterfly."
Etymology
Blend of stupid + superstition. First use appears c. 1919. See cite below.
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