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devoslution 

The backward evolution of the educational system in the United States of America. Devoslution is anti-science and pro-pinhead.
My daughter thinks the world is flat because of devoslution.
Through devoslution my children now believe they were hatched from eggs.

devolution

The act of reverse evolution. This word has been coined by the band "Devo". Devolution is a process which mankind is permanently engaged in, and is irreversable. There's nothing one can do about it, so enjoy the ride.
The "election" of George W. Bush is proof of devolution.
devolution by Rich Anderson December 17, 2003

Devilution 

An evolution of an evening whereby events spiral to a level where good people do bad things, usually regretted the next day, and generally inspired by one person being the group devil who likes to reak havoc.

There is a random probability that an evening ends this way, 50/50 usually determined on a toss of a coin or which way the wind blows.

Therefore Devilution is the random probability of good being evil and evil being good. Usually determined by a toss of a coin or which way the wind blows.
In a world where there are only two kinds of people, Devils and Saints a classic devilution of an evening is a Saint behaving like a Devil or vice versa. More than likely there is alcohol involved and events can be more pronounced on evenings such as Rapture where the pending end of the world determines the coin toss, on nights such as this there is a direct correlation between devilution and apocalyptic sex.
There is always a 50/50 chance of a Devilution not occurring, this ratio is determined by the toss of a coin.
When one wakes the next day they use hopium to convince themselves they haven't done anything bad.
Events are more pronounced if there is a hotness hypnosis situation occurring between two parties.
Devilution by Devil72 October 31, 2011

devolution

The act of evolving, just backwards.
apple came out with some sort of strap for airpods.. now that my friends, is devolution.
devolution by Udjwkdjsks May 8, 2020

Desolution 

A word alteration of desolation - means not only despair,despondency and melancholy,but also that such despair has no solution - hence,de-solution.
Hence a desolation that will remain the same.Goddamit.
“Doth desolution marks thy heart too,love?”
Desolution by BlackSnakeMoans December 4, 2018

Devolution

The act of evolving away from the stigma of the world and into your own person.

With all the pressure in the world to follow the main stream, it’s a great reminder that we are all unique and our own person.

The biggest thing to remember is to always spread kindness and acceptance during your time of chance. Be the person you wish you had in your time of need.

Becoming your self and being happier with yourself creates a little more happiness in the world. And that happiness is spread one more person at a time.

Happiness one soul at a time.
“I will be joining the devolution movement.”
“Have you seen Aeir’s Devolution?”
Devolution by Æir April 15, 2019
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A girl who does ballet and only talks about ballet. Her schedule is filled with dance classes which does not allow her to do any other activity.
"Hey, do you know that girl Sally?"

"Yeah, she's kind of annoying. All she ever talks about it ballet."

"Wow, what a Bunhead."

"Hey Sally, you want to hang out this weekend?"
"I can't, I have dance."
"You're such a Bunhead."

"Yeah... I know."
Bunhead by Jen00 October 24, 2014
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trucker's tan 

A sunburn or suntan focused on the left arm. It is caused by the left side of the body being the only half that gets exposed to sunlight while driving. Presumably, it would be located on the right side of the body in countries where they drive on the left side of the road.
I had a trucker's tan after driving for 10 straight hours on a sunny day.
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The phenomenon where adults salivate at children's toys
Every time I walk into the toy aisle, I catch myself kidulting over the latest action figures and LEGO sets!
kidulting by Emotional Cruiser October 12, 2025
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British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”

Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
According to the boffins downstairs, the murderer used a serrated blade.
Boffin by Agnon February 11, 2023
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Pee Calculus

When you have to pee in a movie but don’t want to miss anything, and must do the following mental equation: will the amount I have to pee cause enough discomfort to diminish my attention capacity for the remainder of the movie to an extent which is greater than the amount of the movie I would miss by making a mad dash to the restroom.
I saw Satantango last night, wonderful film but by the 5th hour I had to start doing pee calculus.
Pee Calculus by anorlondo October 1, 2026
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Literally "dirty" pronounced with a West Indian accent. Can also have a positive connotation, for example Sean Paul's album title "Dutty Rock".
"The girl is pretty but she corrupt and dutty!"

or, in a positive usage:

"Booya! That freestyle was dutty!"
Dutty by J Hall April 3, 2003
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