Imagery
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The work of one who makes images or visible representation
of objects; imitation work; images in general, or in mass.Imagery meaning & definition 1 of Imagery.
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The formation of mental images, figures, or likenesses ofthings, or of such images collectively: the dim imagery of a dream.
Imagery meaning & definition 2 of Imagery.
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A word used to end a conversation in which a participant went too far in a subject, anecdote or shared joke.
For instance, a member of the group may divulge certain graphic details of a sexual encounter. This can often lead to a dumbfounded silence in which the group will try to shrug off the lurid fantasies and visions.
At this point, someone must interject with a well-timed ...imagery. This dispels any tension that may have gathered, and allows the group to laugh it off, before regaining their previous banter form.
It is at this point that i must point out that this word cannot be used by females, as their grasp on banter and comic timing are dreadful.
The word imagery must be articulated with 4 syllables, and must be said slowly and with a sarcastic intonation : im-ag-er-y.
This word can also be used in conjunction with a joke that has been taken too far :Imagery meaning & definition 3 of Imagery.
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the use of words or pictures in books, films, paintings, etc. to describe ideas or situations:
Imagery meaning & definition 4 of Imagery.