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paper launch

A release of a product, especially a computer component, in extremely limited quantities, making it very difficult for consumers to get their hands on. The purpose of this is generally for a company to be able to say "we have the fastest chip", before they can actually produce large numbers of them.

Thus, the product isn't really "launched" to the market, it's only launched in press releases, hence "paper" launches.
"Hey man, I can't find any vendors that sell the new, ultra-fast Intel chip. Have you found it anywhere yet?"

"Nope, nobody has it. It's just another paper launch."
paper launch by Jack September 12, 2005
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Rocket Lawnchair 

Another, more humorous way to say Rocket Launcher.
Popularized by Metal Slug X and it's hilarious announcer.
Upon picking up an R symbol, Marco heard someone shout "ROCKET LAWNCHAIR!" in their ears from absolutely nowhere.
Rocket Lawnchair by Tarmarco June 25, 2010

Tennessee Boat Launch 

When you get hammered at a party and take a shit in the hosts fish tank
I had a Tennessee Boat Launch at a party last night

abort launch 

There is a point in the night of drinking when you have passed the point of no return, or you have launched. After you have launched are bound to black out, be an ass, or get into a fight. If it looks like your headed in that direction you might be able to refrain from that last drink that would put you over the edge and effectively abort launch.
Kellee told me to abort launch after she witnessed me double fisting two whiskey rocks.

Eric didn't yeld to my warnings to abort launch and ended up hitting on everyone at the bar.
the one who creaps in your room and steals your candy stash
larchy by Charly E Rippenkroeger October 29, 2004

Laroched 

To be the victim of a shocking event, an event so shocking that you would never believe it would happen.

Alternative: to be boys with Chuck Liddell
You just lost in a game of chess to a four-year old. You were laroched.

Roy Halladay got laroched and gave up a home run to Andy Laroche.
Laroched by BuccoFan981 July 27, 2010
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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
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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
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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.
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."
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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
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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
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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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