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Something that you came up with yourself, an idea that is original to you because you (think) you have never heard it before. However, in the course of human history, someone else has probably already done it, therefore it's not truly original.
I came up with this really great original witty expression all on my own, but when I told it to someone, they said that they had heard it before elsewhere. So it turns out it's originot.
originot by jackadven June 11, 2024

cerebral originitis 

when you are in room one and you think of something you need to get in room two, you walk to room two and forget what it was you where doing/getting in that room.

the below is cerebral originitis:

when you go back to room one you immediately remember why you went in room two in the first place.

this can happen many times in a row when you keep remembering and forgetting. this is called (number)fold originitis.
my mother had a case of cerebral originitis when she went to the kitchen to get the spoon.
cerebral originitis by Jake Robinson December 21, 2005

originative 

an idea that is original and innovative
The originative chef is not only talented, but handsome as well.
originative by mpro October 10, 2006

Bruce Wayne Power Originator Pose

Taking a corporate photograph with Gotham City in the background. The usual pose is shoulders angled to the side, so you can tell the man is a power originator.
That's quite a nice Bruce Wayne Power Originator Pose you have in your linkedin profile picture. Also kudos to your barber, that's a fantastic "LLoyd Christmas".

Neuro-originophilia 

A severe subconscious desire for one to return to their country of origin even though they've never been there.
Person A: "Bruh, these protests in America got me wanting to go back to Africa."

Person B: "Y'all homesick?"

Person A: "Nah. I think I'm suffering from neuro-originophilia."

Originator

1. a slang word for a homosexual.

2. Someone who sucks a man's penis.

3. A very stupid person.

4. An adult who plays online games because he/she dosn't have a real life.
1. You're such an orginator!

2. No one likes you, originator!

3. Stop complaining about your life, originator!
Originator by michael l. bailey August 28, 2006
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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
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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