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luminescence

the emission of light by a substance that has not been heated, as in fluorescence and phosphorescence.
honey fungus produces a ghostly greenish luminescence
luminescence by Ainalsaba February 13, 2018

Photonik Luminescence 

Photonik Luminescence is a YouTuber which makes videos about light bulbs and experiments.
A photonik Luminescence project you have.

Ruminescing 

Emelia was ruminescing about how she didn't eat the fourth taco. Now she was sentenced to starvation.
Ruminescing by Meisterman01 February 6, 2021

luminescence

Luminescence is spontaneous emission of light by a substance not resulting from heat; or "cold light". It is thus a form of cold-body radiation. It can be caused by chemical reactions, electrical energy, subatomic motions or stress on a crystal.

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The ghastly moonlight gave everything a dreamlike luminescence
luminescence by Altoffixial May 22, 2021

luminescentle 

"Luminescentle" (adjective): Describing something that emits a soft, gentle glow, reminiscent of the serene radiance of moonlight or the subtle luminescence of certain bioluminescent organisms.
"The luminescentle glow of the fireflies danced among the trees, casting an enchanting aura over the forest."

"As the evening descended, the luminescentle shimmer of the lake reflected the starry sky above, creating a scene of tranquil beauty."
luminescentle by roguewhisker17 April 29, 2024

Luminescentphiliaantidisestablishmentarianismphilia 

A rare psychological condition characterized by a passionate affection for glowing objects and a deep ideological commitment to preserving the union of church and state.
person 1: Did i tell you i have Luminescentphiliaantidisestablishmentarianismphilia?
person 2: did you have a stroke do i need to call 911
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Slop Grenade

When someone uses AI to generate a large document, slide deck, or piece of code/software and tosses it over the fence for you to deal with.
Chad: Hey Brent I sent you the new backend API change to review, it’s only 100 files changed.

Brent: he just tossed me a slop grenade
Slop Grenade by Joe Squid September 28, 2026
Word of the Day on September 29, 2026
Short-hand for the word floccinaucinihilipilification, meaning the estimation of something as valueless (encountered mainly as an example of one of the longest words in the English language).
After we broke up, he was floxi to me.
floxi by Dr. Geek May 13, 2009
Word of the Day on September 28, 2026
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
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