girl math
self-aware, humorous
the one-line answer
A humorous logic system that justifies purchases or decisions using unconventional math.
Girl math is when you convince yourself that a purchase is free because you returned something of equal value, or a sale means you actually saved money. It is self-aware humor about the mental gymnastics behind spending decisions..
mainstream
Your coworker might use this word.
01 / in the wild
hear it move.
humor
it was on sale for 40 percent off. girl math says I made money.
Using unconventional reasoning to justify that saving money on a sale is equivalent to earning money.
03 / don't confuse
similar, not the same.
girl math
Girl math is spending logic
vs
boy-math
Boy math is the male equivalent.