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pandaology

The study of pandas and their life style. This includes where they live, what they eat, and how they act.
WOW, I could study pandaology for centuries
pandaology by Mrs. Shannon M. March 12, 2017

panelologia

the uncontrollable urge to load one's sentence with more words than is necessary; to be extremely verbose; to suffer from flowery speech.

from Panelo, a Philippine lawyer who served as presidential spokesman for a time, known for his flowery statements and outrageous fashion sense.
Five minutes into the speaker's address, I tuned out. He was obviously suffering from panelologia
panelologia by JoQo December 28, 2021

ponerology 

the branch of theology that studies sin, evil and the doctrines of Evil.
In seminary I began by studying theology but the deeper I got into the subject, the more ponerology became the apple of my eye!
ponerology by DaRoCo March 13, 2021

Paedology 

the study of the exclusive sexual interest in prepubescent children (generally age 13 years or younger, though onset of puberty may vary). The child must be at least five years younger in the case of adolescent pedophiles aged 16 or older.
that little boy says that he wants to study Paedology when he's older, I just think he's a paedophile at heart.
Paedology by Zz131zZ August 1, 2022

Paveology 

The science of study of the pavement.
My study cohort is working on Paveology—the science of monitoring pavement conditions—to find better ways to fix potholes.
Paveology by PavePal January 8, 2025
The study of making money/Chasing "pape" (Short for paper & slang for money)

SUM YALL NIGGAS NOT HAVIN😂😂🤣🤡
So many bands on me, you can say I got a degree in papeology!
Papeology by Anxious Bagger March 29, 2026
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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
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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