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layering 

(v.): the act of wearing multiple layers of clothing directly on top of one another to stay warm in the fall and winter whilst continuing to be a fashionable motherfucker.
Girl A: Omigod Tom looked SO hot on NYE

Girl B: It's the layering; he stays warm while staying hot ;)

Girl C: He wore a full-zip Billabong hoodie over an old t-shirt. . .

Girl D: #CALife
layering by MrBdub24 December 20, 2015
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layering 

While at a sleepover, girls each take a turn to pee or poop without flushing between users. A trend introduced to minimise flushing noises while parents were asleep Also...LOLZ
Are we layering?
layering by bongo_betty June 14, 2015

layering shit up 

The act of stealing things by adding new layers to your clothes
I was layering shit up at the Apple Tree when I was caught by the PoPo
layering shit up by Tation July 7, 2010

layering device 

A layering device is any garment used to create a layering effect in or around the main piece in the fit.
M: It's hot, so I took off my layering device.
P: That means you a bitch. You can't handle the device, cus it's to flame.
layering device by Murke December 24, 2015

second layering 

The art of sneaking biscuits/chocolates from the second layer of the tin before the first layer has been finished.
Mammy!! Daddy’s second layering the Christmas biscuits.
second layering by Daddy Poppins December 18, 2017

The cake keeps on layering 

Similar to "layers to an Onion" or most importantly "the plot thickens",

It means that there is information (significant or not) that wasn't revealed until recently
Oh? the massive event has more information on it, "the cake keeps on layering"

lasering the target 

When your wingman keeps wingmanning beyond the call of duty because you haven't sealed the deal.
Target: "I don't know if I should go home with him."

Wingman: "He's a great guy, but he's kind of awkward at first....and he loves puppies and children as he volunteers every weekend at a puppy rescue and orphan center."

Target: "Tell me more."

Next morning -

You: "Dude, I wouldn't have brought her home if you weren't lasering the target."
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"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?"
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