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Batting Merrins 

An expression meaning 'batting above your average' or 'punching above your weight'.
(Dating or trying to date someone who may be considered a lot more attractive.)

Most likely coined by Matt from the most recent season of My Kitchen Rules.
Matt: "Amy is batting Merrins."
Everyone else at table: *Shocked silence*
Batting Merrins by ~Emmsies~ February 13, 2017
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Batting Merrins 

Australian slang saying for when someone is dating a person who is a significantly higher catch than themselves.w

The saying is a variation on the term "Batting Overs" which literally means you're batting above your average, but colloquially refers the above dating reference. It originated as a comment on former Rugby League player Trent Merrin during the time he was dating/engaged to professional surfer Sally Fitzgibbons.
Guy 1 "Have you seen his new girlfriend? She's so much better looking than he is"
Guy 2 "Yeah, he's definitely batting Merrins"
Batting Merrins by JimmyTI May 16, 2023
a foolish or stupid person! a person who is an extreme case of a moron but also very gullible. "originated from the South Australian region of Adelaide"
a person who can fall for four different girls in one month is a "merron".
merron by choc March 14, 2007

merronaise 

Southern slang for mayonaise
Cashier: Ok, sir, you want a double cheeseburger with fries, would you like mayonaise or mustard on your burger?

Hungry Guy: No, I don't want no merronaise, jus put some mus'erd on der.
merronaise by dahamburglar April 2, 2011

Merroney 

She is a woman of unmatched resilience, rising above challenges and adversity with grace and poise. Her journey is a testament to her strength, determination, and unwavering spirit. Though her ascent may appear serene, there is a silent roar within her that defiantly shouts, "Fuck you!" to all that have sought to crush her.
Merroney shall rise..just you wait.
Merroney by Shewhodares June 1, 2023
It is said of the situation where a person has the bad luck to make contact with his testicles against an undefined surface or object, intentioned or not.
Given the nature of the word, it is more appropriate to design cases where the interaction is made with a moving object, for example, a ball.
Although it is extremely painful for the victim, it tends to be considerably funny to people who witness it.
Today in the baseball game the pitcher took a nutshot; the baseball hit him in the nuts.

Man, I just watched the funniest nutshot video ever.
Nutshot by Uberflaven March 1, 2009
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