ПГМ
Russian
editEtymology
editinitialism of правосла́вие головно́го мо́зга (pravoslávije golovnóvo mózga, “Orthodoxy of the brain”): a wordplay between the sound of the РПЦ-abbreviation ("Russian Orthodox Church") and the medical terms like e.g. опухоль головного мозга (a brain tumor).
Proper noun
editПГМ • (PGM) n inan (indeclinable)
- (slang, Internet slang, derogatory, humorous) Absurd, exaggerated Orthodox Christian beliefs and practices, resulting in irrational actions, immorality, violence or unfair politics.
- (slang, Internet slang, derogatory) any form of Orthodox Christianity.
Usage notes
editUsually used by atheists and by various Russian-speaking Internet users.