In 18th–19th century British slang, 'gnostic' (lowercase) was borrowed ironically from the religious term meaning one who possesses secret knowledge.
Fitting for the Gnostic sub because this is deadass what Xenosaga dialogue sounds like, and its fans try to tell you that it's the best RPG ever written
Gnostic folks can and do enjoy jorkin’ it and they’re still gnostic because jorkin’ it is inherently racist
In 18th–19th century British slang, 'gnostic' (lowercase) was borrowed ironically from the religious term meaning one who possesses secret knowledge. Applied to a streetwise person who couldn't be easily fooled; the implication is insider savvy rather than theological learning.
The old fence was gnostic enough to spot a fake coin from across the table without picking it up.
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Stupidity is the central dogma of gnostic sects like the MAGA cult
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(archaic, slang) knowing; wise; shrewd.
“Fitting for the Gnostic sub because this is deadass what Xenosaga dialogue sounds like, and its fans try to tell you that it's the best RPG ever written”
“Gnostic folks can and do enjoy jorkin’ it and they’re still gnostic because jorkin’ it is inherently racist”
“Stupidity is the central dogma of gnostic sects like the MAGA cult”
“Reading the Wikipedia article for gnosticism cause bored and like every other sentence is a Xenoblade reference. I knew Xenoblade took a lot from Gnostic philosphy but damn”
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