Definition of «assert dominance»
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"Assert dominance" is a humorous colloquial phrase and internet meme used to describe establishing authority, control, or comedic superiority over someone through bold or absurd behavior. Originating in ethological terminology regarding animal behavior, internet culture repurposed the phrase into a satirical joke about petty or nonsensical acts of power. The tone is inherently sarcastic, tongue-in-cheek, and playful, rarely implying actual hostility or real malice. It is commonly applied in personal anecdotes to describe bizarrely confident actions intended to leave onlookers confused or intimidated.
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My dad eats chicken tenders right in front of our live chickens just to assert dominance.
He stared directly into the security camera without blinking for two minutes to assert dominance.
Standing up during a quiet meeting and maintaining eye contact is one way to assert dominance.
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