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Hilari həˈlerē noun; verb (informal, slightly bewildered) A person who instinctively retreats to their cozy mole hill of solitude, but somehow keeps getting roped into public speaking, presenting to large groups, or becoming the accidental center of attention. Think: hermit by nature, keynote speaker by fate. Origins: Equal parts existential dread and caffeine Common symptoms of Hilari-ing include: -Nervous pacing followed by oddly compelling TED Talk energy -Speaking from the heart while clutching a stress ball -The post-presentation existential crisis nap
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