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ignosticism 

The position that there are many different, contradictory definitions for the word "God", so one can't claim to be a theist OR an atheist until one knows which definition is meant. Furthermore, if the chosen definition is incoherent and makes no predictions that can be empirically tested, then it doesn't matter whether one believes in it or not, for how can something meaningless be true OR false? (this last part is also known as theological noncognitivism)
Ignosticism parable:
An ignostic was asked whether he believed in God, and said, "If you mean a big man in a cloud, as children conceive of God, then I am an atheist, for we have satellites now which would have surely seen such a creature if he existed. If you mean an all-encompassing God who is synonymous with the entire universe, then I am a theist... though I see no reason for having two words for the same thing. If you mean a vaguely-defined supernatural being whose existence cannot be tested, then I am a theological noncognitivist; it doesn't matter whether a meaningless thing is true or not, and I won't worry about it any more than I will about invisible pink unicorns."
ignosticism by Esn024 May 6, 2010
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jingoistic 

Aggressivly, obtrusivly, or interferringly displaying patriotism
The hundreds of mini american flags along the Gloucester boardwalk are quite jingoistic, and give visitors the wrong impression of the town.
jingoistic by tamsandwich May 27, 2009

ignostic 

One who professes ignorance on the knowledge of whether or not any gods exist, or even what the term means. It is a play on the words "ignorant" (to lack knowledge) and "gnostic," (knowledge pertaining to gods).

Ignosticism is sometimes compared to theological noncognitivism, and while one may be both an ignostic and a theological noncognitivist, they aren't mutually inclusive. It is also often compared to agnosticism, and nontheism in general. Most ignostics would be categorized as "weak" or "negative" atheists.
Theist: "Do you believe in God?"

Ignostic: "What is 'God'?"
ignostic by Squarecircle September 11, 2008
A person who is unwilling to commit to getting a vaccine.

A jabnostic may not be committed to a belief in the efficacy, necessity or morality of a vaccine.
"did you hear that Terry is an anti-vaxer? What an idiot!"
"No he isn't an anti-vaxer, he's just jabnostic"
Jabnostic by AlbertinPardsnipescu September 10, 2021

Nignostic 

An African who is also an Agnostic. Or an Agnostic who is also African
"Wow, I didn't realize that Jeremy was a nignostic, since he is black and an agnostic..."
Nignostic by Venom157 May 31, 2009

Ignostic 

Someone who is devoted to Iggy Pop.
"I'm an Ignostic, I only listen to Iggy Pop, I bend over and he makes me be his Dog.
Ignostic by Ignostic September 17, 2020
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Brent: he just tossed me a slop grenade
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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.
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You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things.
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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?"
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