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gimmicky 

'Gimmicky' is used to describe something that attracts the attention from mainstream media, but when explored in-depth it turns out to be rather underwhelming and overhyped.
An item or product is said to be 'gimmicky' if it lacks innovation or any outstanding traits.
Todd: "Hey man, have you seen the new game that came out recently?"

Jesse: "What game..? Oh, *that* game. Meh, it looks kinda gimmicky."
gimmicky by JonnyJigsaw July 25, 2016
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Gimmie Dats 

gimmie dats - "A generation of freeloading Americans with an inherent sense of entitlement with respect to government assistance programs: SSI, WIC, EBT, SNAP, Welfare, Unemployment, Financial Aid, Gas Cards, etc... The gimmie dats are notorious breeders and usually spawn numerous children with multiple partners throughout their lifetime; often children born to a gimmie dat, themselves become gimmiedats."
Shelly is a gimmie dats because she believes she is entitled to SSI benifits because of her Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
Gimmie Dats by ToxicAvenger0420 October 25, 2010

Dog Gammit 

If you feel bad about using the lords name in vain, why not use a bit of word play and make yourself feel a bit better!
(Person 1) You sunk my battleship

(Person 2) Dog Gammit
Dog Gammit by OwenMillCtown July 13, 2012

gimmick poster

A member of a forum or news group who takes on some personality in the form of something familiar or comical.

A gimmick poster typically will not reveal personal details about their selves or opinions unless it matches the persona they have created or are borrowing from.

Note: Most Gimmick Posters are multis. typically they are well known regular members of the forum or newsgroup.
You know that HomerSimpson is actually JohnDoe123 dont you? yeah, he's just another multi. JohnDoe123 is always makeing up new Gimmick Posters.
gimmick poster by Sykko December 29, 2008
A method of gaining customers or attracting attention by accentuating a certain trait/quality.
Many Southern car dealerships use honesty as a gimmick, insisting that they are "not one of those big-city dealerships".
Gimmick by Diggity Monkeez January 28, 2005
noun
a trick or device intended to attract attention, publicity, or business.
synonyms: publicity stunt, contrivance, scheme, stratagem, ploy; informal shtick
The local bike shops held night rides a reliable gimmick to attract new business.
Gimmick by wookiepanub December 4, 2018
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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."
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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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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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