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Irritionih-ri-shun

n. Regret at having cracked the code of something, which leaves you wishing you could forget the pattern--longing to unsee an optical illusion, to unlearn the formula behind your favorite songs and shows and movies, or re-canonize a role model you made the mistake of meeting in person.

Etymology

Tahitian iriti, to translate + iriti, to be convulsed.

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