elfism

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   The belief in elves as supernatural beings.

   • You've demonstrated that theism is more popular than elfism, but that does not mean one is a more valid or reasonable position.
   • This means that elfism cannot be falsified, even in principle, because failure to perceive these elves (who are, after all, invisible) can always be blamed on one's lack of faith.
2. 2

   An elflike saying, based on fictional depictions such as the movie Elf or puns on the…

   An elflike saying, based on fictional depictions such as the movie Elf or puns on the word elf.

   • Elfism: If Santa rode a motorcycle, it would be a Holly Davidson.
   • I still know every line of dialog from “Elf” by heart. We even added a few “elfisms” to our daily vocabulary. “I love dodging mortars. It's my favorite!” “I like your outfit today. It's very camouflagey.”
3. 3

   The quality or state of being elflike

   The quality or state of being elflike; elfishness.

   • "Well, my dears, I have had a passion to express all the Kewpish babyism and elfism in the dolls as well as in the drawings, the wisdom, the kind funniness, the funny kindness."
   • Anne and I gave Jackie some last minute instructions on “Elfdom” (Or, is it “Elfism?”) and how she should act. She took them to heart and her performance that day was incredible.
   • Under his breath, he muttered, “minimal as their Elfism might be.” He raised his voice. “No, it was Half-elves, Zuebotschniks, little known to the Empire at the time. Actually, the Half-elves would think it's 'indecent.' […]"

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