reclaim
To take control of a term that has a pejorative context. queer, dyke, and queen are examples of words that have been reclaimed by the LGBT community.
Taking control of a slur removes the ability of bigots to use that term in a hurtful manner. Reclaiming empowers
marginalized communities.NOTE: Do not use reclaimed words that are not part of your sexual, racial, or ethnic
self-identification. For example: do not use the n word or variant words to describe yourself if you're not part of the African American community. Or, don't use words like fag or faggot if you are not a gay man. Reclamation is only for those people who have historically suffered because of the word in question. Outsiders, even sympathetic outsiders, should not use reclaimed words casually.Even if you are part of a community that uses reclaimed terms, be selective in how you use them. Don't use reclaimed terms to start a fight where you and or others might be physically or verbally attacked. Use discretion.
reclaim
by Luke Neville on Oct 30, 2006 10:51:15
To take back.
reclaim now a days normally has something to do with "taking back words" like for instance the
vagina monologues and the word pussy, sadly this is a horrible
misuse of the word (reclaim) for one simple reason you have to have once been in possession of something to reclaim it so yeah PUSSY PUSSY PUSSY PUSSY PUSSY PUSSY!!!
Ps. it works better if the thing you’re reclaiming is
tangible
Reclaimer
by Reclaimer122 on Jun 25, 2007 13:06:11
reclaimant
by JBlankissuper on Dec 11, 2010 04:18:00
Used as adjective or adverb to describe the broad process of reclamation. As a noun,
the agent of the reclaiming process. To bring back into circulation some idea, product,
artefact, use, tool, etc. To restore to contemporary practice some seemingly defunct mode of doing or being. To
synthesize old things into new as in infrastructures, sounds, imagery, texts. Essentially to restore value to something considered lost or antiquated. Someone who adheres to the idea that such a process holds value, utility, and relevance.
Example:
Reclaimant urbanism is the ongoing study and project to find relevance within the broken fabric of formerly integrated urban spaces.
Reclaimant poetry utilizes individual phrases and pieces of language that are intentionally designed to
relay contextual value based on historical and contemporary meanings or understandings.
In practice I find myself to be a
reclaimant.
reclaimed wood
by Chuck Wang100 on Nov 30, 2017 08:14:11
Example:
Karen's only chance of getting married at here age was to find a
divorced giy. I'm glad she found some reclaimed wood.
Reclaim Dab
by Solivagant on Dec 02, 2020 14:29:15
reclaimed insult
by Gumba Gumba on May 28, 2004 21:26:19
Any insult specific to a social group that members of
that group have over time began to call eachother by, thus making it ineffective. However, it is considered inappropriate that an
outsider to that group uses the term for fear fo being branded
prejudiced.
reclaim dabs
by 4skinners on Dec 30, 2015 02:35:16
Reclaiming my time
by editorsarah2020 on Sep 02, 2020 06:15:30
Phrase used in congressional
hearings when politicians are allotted a specific amount of time to speak and/or question those called to testify at such hearings. If during their allotted time they deem a person who is testifying to be lying, misleading, or drawing out the time by not answering the questions directly, the congressperson may reclaim their time. This is allowed within the United States House of Representatives rules and procedures. Most often attributed to Congresswoman Rep.
Maxine Waters (Democrat, California) from a hearing in 2017 when she was questioning Secretary of Finance Steven
Mnuchin.
Reclaiming my time
by Dawta IMVU on Aug 01, 2017 11:24:24
Example:
Maxine: Are you familiar with the
May 23rd letter that I sent
Munchkin: Thank you for having me here, you're such a beautifu-
Maxine:
RECLAIMING MY TIME. -- Answer the question, hoe.