Tarzan

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In internet slang, the termTarzan” refers to a person who frequently jumps from one conversation or topic to another, without fully engaging or understanding the context. This person behaves like Tarzan swinging from one conversation to another, without properly grasping the details or implications of either.

Example 1:
Person A: Did you hear about the new movie release?
Person B: Yeah, but wait… have you checked out the latest video game?
Person B’s response as a Tarzan: Instead of discussing the movie release, Person B quickly changes the subject to talk about something else, showing their tendency to jump around different topics without fully engaging in the original conversation.

Example 2:
Person X: Im really upset about the environment and the increasing deforestation.
Person Y: Same here! By the way, have you seen the new funny cat videos?
Person Y’s response as a Tarzan: Instead of expressing their concern about the environment or discussing the issue further, Person Y immediately switches the focus to funny cat videos, demonstrating their tendency to quickly jump from one topic to another without fully addressing the initial concern.

In summary, “Tarzan” is an internet slang term used to describe someone who constantly changes the subject or jumps between different topics without paying proper attention to the ongoing conversation.

Synonyms:
kingof the jungle, lordof the apes, wow!
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