Cathy says that although buzzwords can be clever and useful, many buzzwords are annoying, so she made up the word upwording to make fun of goofy business buzzwords like uptraining, upskilling, and onboarding.

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Upstanding citizen

A fellow citizen that obeys the laws and respects the rules and guidelines put forth by society. This person is also very helpful and has good morals.

Dude 1: "Dude, you stopped chewing tobacco and drinking and driving?"
Dude 2: "Yeah man, I realized how it was harmful to my health and how I was putting others in risk."
Dude 1: "Wow dude! You've really turned into a genuine upstanding citizen!"
Dude 2: "Heeelllla upstanding!"

Upstanding citizen by Da Vin Chee January 12, 2010

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Upgrading to Windows 7

Smart people do this when their computer comes with an inferior operating system, especially Windows 8.

Matt: Hey Aidan, I got this totally awesome new laptop! It's got an Intel Core i7 quad-core, dual Nvidia graphics and 12GB of memory!

Aidan: What operating system does it have? Windows 8?

Matt: Yep, so I'm gonna be upgrading to Windows 7!

Aidan: Then we can play Borderlands!

Upgrading to Windows 7 by matthewj4x February 23, 2014

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Upstanding shitizen

When a toilet is so disgusting and covered with piss/ shit you have to hover over the seat to take care of business. Typically performed in public restrooms.

Dude 1: Yo dude, I was taking the browns to the Super Bowl in a Walmart bathroom the other day, the toilet was so gnarly I had to do an upstanding shitizen!

Dude 2: FAR OUT!

Upstanding shitizen by Thejesse44 June 13, 2018

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you're an upstanding gentleman

A way of saying "thank you" with extreme sincerity. Usually used when one is immensely appreciative but cannot provide a suitable reward.

You just saved my car from being compressed. You're an upstanding gentleman.

you're an upstanding gentleman by An Upstanding gentleman May 5, 2010

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leafers

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."

You met me at a very Chinese time in my life by Sus Chad September 21, 2026

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crunchy

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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Galantir

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

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