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Define Misplaced Meaning

Misplaced
a euphemism used to hide the truth and avoid responsibility

Blumenthal didn't repeatedly lie about serving in Vietnam, -it's just a matter of "a few misplaced words."

Paul's belief in not one, that if acted upon, would deny basic civil rights to every American, -it's just that "his philosophy is misplaced in these times."

It's not the destruction of the earth's fragile ecosystem by millions of gallons spewing petrochemicals, -it's just a misplaced natural resource.

"I did not have sex with that woman," -it was just a misplaced penis.
By Myrtia
Misplaced
1.To place something,where nobody can find it.

2.To put something in the wrong position.

1.I have misplaced the remote control,and cannot find it.

2.No,no,no,you've misplaced the sheet.
By Celina
Misplaced
1.To lose track of

2.Mass distribution of meaningless merchandise.

1.I misplaced my battery.
2.I would like to buy that Misplaced t-shirt, because i listen to them ALL the time.
By Miguelita
Misplacism
The act of making a misplaced racist remark or slur toward another person thinking they are of a different nationality or race than they actually are.

Joe: "You're pretty good at math Jane, but I guess that comes with the territory of being Asian."

Jane: "I'm Puerto Rican Joe. What you said reeks of misplacism."
By Tildy
Misplace
Person 1: Did you just misplace the definition and example?
Person 2: No I didn't.

If you misplace something, you position it incorrectly.
By Rhoda
Misplaced Jewel
When a girl is for the most part unattractive, but has one body part that not only is redeeming, but breathtakingly amazing. For instance, a girl looks amazing from behind with a perfect ass, but turns around, revealing a hideous face or flat chest. Similar to butterface, but not limited to body vs. face. The name refers to the arousing part not belonging, just like a precious jewel that has been placed on the wrong body.

Also not to be confused with fat chick tits.

"I was checking out this chick's ass, but then she turned around and she was nasty. Her ass was a misplaced jewel."
By Heloise
Misplaced Mojo
Seeing someone else's attractive partner or spouse, and thinking you could give them more pleasure then they've already got.

first guy> See that hot redhead dancing with that stiff? She'd be having more fun dancing with me!
second guy> Misplaced Mojo, dude, you know their engaged.
By Muffin
Misplaced Attraction
being attracted to someone because they remind you of someone else that you were/are attracted to.

I'm totally hot for the girl Julie who sits in the next cube over from me at work. I hardly know her, but she reminds me of my old girlfriend who is a hottie! I guess you could say I have misplaced attraction for her.
By Nara
Misplaced Hand
A misplaced hand occurs when someone tries to feel up another person and that person then has to move the hand away (usually to the hip or worst case off the person all together). Most people will get the hint that the area is off limits however sometimes the misplaced hand is misonstrued as playing "hard to get" leading to further embaressment.

After an enjoyable makeout session, maria had to put billys misplaced hand in check. It was only the 2nd date and he had to do some more wining and dining before he could move to 2nd base.
By Daveta
Misplaced Affection
instead of hugging or kissing someone goodbye- you give them a stern punch to the chest. Also may include a arm bite while spooning

Kimmie was saying goodbye to Daniel, and instead of hugging him goodbye she punched him in the chest... smiled and walked away- clear sign of misplaced affection
By Karilynn