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Hinged is an academic-slang term that describes someone who is a sane or rational person.

Having humble origins dating back to the early Middle Ages, the term is a palpable model of linguistic evolution The word was originally introduced in Old English as 'hlincge,' which indicated the component of a door or gate that allowed it to swing. While we can't pin the credit on one sagacious wordsmith for its conception, the evolution of language and its nuances are an often communal and collective effort. Numerous unnamed artists of articulation across the centuries have shaped its development. Making its debut in the English language in the 1300s, 'hinged,' in layman's terms, made an indelible mark and has continued ever since. As a metaphor, it instates the visual imagery of revolving around a central point, being dependent on, or extremely significant for something else.

This imagery is a perfect match to describe someone who is calm and intelligent. As someone who is unhinged is off the hinge; someone who is hinged remains on the hinge, and continues to be a beacon of logical thought.
Today, you can use hinged in a sentence like: "Your take (or opinion) is hinged!"

or "Only a hinged person could make such an intelligent and logical statement."
Hinged by thehingedsociety July 4, 2023
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Hingland 

A Jamaicans way of saying England
Yardie1: A where yu a go?
Yardie2: Mi seh mi a gwarn Hingland
Hingland by JPtheGOD June 15, 2016

hinga dinga durgen

As heard in Spongebob, "Happy Lief Erickson Day! Hinga dinga durgen!" Obviously poking fun at the speech of the vikings.
"Dear Spongebob,
Out to buy more giant paper,
Uhhhhhhh,
Patrick
P.S. Happy Lief Erikson day!!! Hinga dinga durgen!

Hinga Dinga Durgen

From the episode "Bubble Buddy" of the francize SpongeBob SquarePants. SpongeBob (The main character) wakes up, while wearing a fake ginger beard and Viking hat. Then sits up in his bed then says directing to the audience "Hey everybody it's Leif Erikson day. Hinga Dinga Durgen!". The line 'Hinga Dinga Durgen' teases the way Vikings spoke.
Person 1: Happy October 9th Leif Erikson Day! Hinga Dinga Durgen!

Hingleyed 

To receive a complicated enquiry regarding an education order
Andrew was on holiday last week and when XYZ University called Greg got well and truely Hingleyed
Hingleyed by halfhuman August 10, 2010

hing oot 

A young lady of easy virtue who is usually, but not always, aesthetically and hygienically challenged. Usually predominant in packs of Chavs or Neds. The literal definition refers to the female genitalia in a constant state of readiness as in, '....hanging out'.
I wouldnae go near her, she's a fuckin' hing oot.
I think ah caught somethin' fae that wee hing oot last night.
The most popular use of this term, however, is a form of male bonding and acceptance: Yer maw's a fuckin' hing oot.
hing oot by Erchie McGeakle November 22, 2005
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murderhobo 

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Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
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