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I was wrong 

the use of the phrase is a reference to the taped phone conversation of 50 Cent and Young Buck (When Buck was crying, he stated "I was wrong and confused" about the issue they were having)

Its used in a similar way as saying "cold-blooded" while making fun of your peers...

or

its used as another way to say
"I fucked up"
Example: Somebody crashes Their car into another driver

Person 1: What the fuck were u thinking - were u paying attention to road?

Person 2: (sniffling) I was wrong..

Person 1: That still doesn't solve the problem dumbass..
I was wrong by Tha Boss3232 August 20, 2008

I was wrong 

When Ann admits she was wrong. As I’m not correct. WRONG. Especially when she is talking about The Rock.
Ann looked at Brian and said, “I was wrong”. As she normally is when she’s talking about The Rock
I was wrong by Bk102886 November 11, 2020

I was in the wrong gear 

This is when you are trying to be hectic doing the Bondi Run, but realised your mate is actually the Bondi King now and you can't keep up, so after taking 2 minutes to make up and excuse with awkward silence, you use the excuse "I was in the wrong gear"
Oh that's right, I was in the wrong gear.

I Was Born In The Wrong Generation 

Comments Kids type in that you'll find in popular 21st century VEVO Music Videos such as Justin Bieber, Taylor swift, Katy Perry and many more . What It Means is that they wanted to be born in the 70s, 80s, and 90s cause they think that back then, The 70s, 80s and 90s had better music like Pink floyd, Nirvana, Green day and all the 90s rock band. But If they were born in the generation they wanted to be, There will be no iPhones, Good tablets and Call of duty.
Annoying 11 year old: I was born in the wrong generation, Katy Perry music is awful, Green day is much better. Why don't we have that today?

Edgy teen: Guess what, WE DON'T CARE!

I was born in the wrong generation 

A stupid and insecure way for one to say that they like old music.
Stevebob Jr:" Pink Floyd is so great, not like this trash modern Justin Beaver and shit. I was born in the wrong generation."
Chadneil:"Bitch no..."

“I wAs BoRn In ThE wRoNg GeNeRaTiOn” 

A phrase that annoying teenagers use when being showed footage from older times. I hate it when people say it.
The teenager from Tik Tok said “I wAs BoRn In ThE wRoNg GeNeRaTiOn”
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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
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