(1) A term used in computer programming to describe when a program fails. The program then dumps a core, which, in the ancient days of programming, poor code monkeys had to go through to see what was wrong.
(2) A term used by anyone familiar with definition (1) to mean a loss of memory.

(1)
> a.out
> Segmentation Fault (Core Dumped)

(2)
It's the middle of the big exam, and everything rides on the knowledge the test-taker has known for a long time. They're prepared to take the test when suddenly:

"*(*#%#(*&%!!!! MY BRAIN JUST CORE DUMPED!"

And that's a core dump. There goes any chance of a good grade.

core dump by ducky11 December 18, 2005

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core dump

To take a massive shit after being constipated a few days

I took a Dulcolax a few hours ago and just now I did a core dump into the toilet. Man did that feel good!

core dump by pentozali October 20, 2014

core dump

A type of defecation heavily involving the use of the abdominals and lower back, "dumping from the core."

"Man, I shouldn't have eaten all of those Hot Pockets. Now I need to take a core dump."

core dump by hokolakinastew May 21, 2009

perform a core dump

Originating from IT roots, where it also refers to a less than pleasant prospect, to "perform a core dump" (in some marginally civilized, yet uncouth circles of urbanity) refers to the process of laboriously evacuating one's bowels - usually resulting in a hefty pile and dispersed shrapnel all over the porcelain scooter.

Dang, man! Did you have to come and perform a core dump at MY possy?!

To the mall security guard: "Dude, where's the jazz?! I urgently need to perform a core dump, or I might embarrass the shoppers!

perform a core dump by nafi November 5, 2007

core dumped

Old school word for pwned or owned.

"Dude, I was playing Counterstrike and core dumped this guy in midair."

core dumped by Stuntmanjake123 February 22, 2009

Dumpster core

A particular style of clothing worn by troubled and often mentally ill teens in the northeast. Mostly black and red, plaid, fishnet, platform sneakers, disposable vape and daddy issues.

Yea I went to Washington square park today and left immediately after seeing the crowd of dumpster core wearing teens.

Dumpster core by Exotic gas only March 13, 2022

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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