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a doorknob dicker 

A Dick everyone gets a turn with.
Ben Dover was such a Doorknob dicker last year.
a doorknob dicker by I, Wreckerrr November 18, 2016

doorknob confession 

A doorknob confession is a term used by some clinicians/therapists to define the phenomena of the person receiving therapy, or the client, to divulge something incredibly important or critical in the last few minutes of a therapy session. The content of the "confession" is important enough to cause the session to go on longer than originally planed and may include themes such as: a death in the family, suicidal/self harming thoughts or actions, a relationship crisis, drastic change in living situation, ect.
As she stood to leave the therapist's office she gave the doorknob confession that her sister was being physically abused by their step-father.
doorknob confession by Ms. Psyche October 3, 2011
Word of the Day on March 6, 2026

slick as snot on a doorknob 

Very slick indeed.
Phrase used to convey:
1)A sense of elegant suavity
2)A smooth, dashing je ne sais quoi
3)Class coming out ones' ass
Impressed Socialite #1:"I say, did you see how William butt-fucked that bunny-rabbit without soiling his cummerbund or spilling his green tea?
Impressed Socialite #2:"Yes, he's as slick as snot on a doorknob."

sock on the doorknob 

Tying a sock on a doorknob to signify to others that you are inside the room having sex. You do this as an international sign to say: do not enter. If you do, you will regret it and I will be embarrassed.
Sometimes called a doorsock
My roommate saw the sock on the doorknob, so they knew I was in there having fun with my partner.

Doorknob horny 

This is when someone is so horny they will do it with a Doorknob!
Wonda Wonderpig was so Doorknob horny, the whole building had to be disinfected!
Doorknob horny by I, Wreckerrr November 12, 2016

doorknob question 

Those are the dreaded words that doctors hear as they place their hands on the doorknob to leave the treatment room at what they think is the end of the patient encounter. The patient then tells the real reason that they scheduled their visit. This phenomenon frequently is the culprit that disrupts the doctor's schedule for the rest of the day.
Kayla turns back for what doctors know as the "doorknob question", or the embarrassing symptom turnaround.
doorknob question by bobene November 14, 2011
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Respectfully 

Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.

After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
Word of the Day on September 26, 2026

You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things.
Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."
Word of the Day on September 25, 2026
Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.

Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.

Modified derivative of granola.
"I need more crunchy guys in my life. I'm so tired of dating preppy metrosexual assholes."

"I'm heading out to the crunchy store to pick up some fair trade chocolate and tea tree oil, do you need anything?"
crunchy by EBC July 11, 2007
Word of the Day on September 24, 2026
A group of people, typically women, searching through someone’s digital footprint in order to find more information about that person.
Susie wasn’t sure if her new Hinge match was a creep, so she assembled Galantir and they found out he used to post slurs on gaming forums.
Galantir by Ge-sus September 22, 2026
Word of the Day on September 23, 2026

murderhobo 

In a tabletop game, a murderhobo is a player who murders NPCs indiscriminately. This is normally derogatory, referring to a player who totally ignores quests, dialog, backstory, trade, world building etc.

The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.
DM: The sad little orphan girl tugs at Steve's trenchcoat to get his attention, and ask for help saving her pet dog from...
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
murderhobo by Loup&S September 9, 2021
Word of the Day on September 22, 2026
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