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Harlem Globetrotters 

A Very Famous group of absolutely fantastic basketball players who did amazing tricks with a basketball! They toured & crowds loved them! I think they're still in existence today.
My Dad took us to see the Harlem Globetrotters & when they introduced them 1 by 1, each guy took like a 3' step forward! They sure put on a Great Show!

The Harlem City Shuffle 

The Harlem City Shuffle is a sex position where you put a hole through the drywall with the headboard of your bed, and then your friends on the other side doing basketball tricks. And then, while making eye contact with them, you all nut together.
Will: “Hey, did you guys hear about the party going on at Rich’s place on Saturday night?”
Vincent: “Wait, Rich’s place? You don’t mean to tell me we’re bringing back The Harlem City Shuffle, do you…?”

Axel In Harlem 

A meme about an animated gay porn film entitled “Axel In Harlem” created by Animan Studios. It is usually accompanied by a sped up version of Ballin’ by Mustard
My new favorite meme is Axel In Harlem
Axel In Harlem by ramelteon February 20, 2023

Harlem Bagpipe 

When you have your lips sealed around someone's booty hole and they blow a fart hard enough to puff out your cheeks.
"I was eating my girls booty the other day and she gave me the harlem bagpipe"
Harlem Bagpipe by WithaZ November 2, 2018

harlem world 

Harlem is the biggest hood in Manhattan. Its like a whole new world compared to downtown manhattan, therefore its called Harlem World.
Where you live at?

Harlem World.
harlem world by LightzNY November 23, 2004

harlem spartans

a gang in kennington, south london. very good at making music. shoutout mizzormac
wasteman - "who you repping fam"
real nigga - "harlem spartans fam, ill dip you moist yute"
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NYC people who migrate north to Quahog, RI to see the leaves in the fall.
New York and everyone from there can fornicate themselves with an iron stick.
leafers by ss++ February 8, 2005
Word of the Day on September 27, 2026

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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