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Perocative 

When you’re a bit of an idiot and don’t know whether you mean “prerogative” or “provocative”....
That’s your perocative if you want to wear a dress that perocative!
Perocative by Skyehi November 15, 2018

pertussive 

Having a lingering strong cough that persists for weeks following a cold.
I had a cold 4 weeks ago but I am still mildly pertussive.
pertussive by DrDeeJ May 21, 2011

persuasive 

Having the power to convince based on reasoning, emotional appeal, threats, or personal attractiveness.
The lawyer's closing argument against the energy company was persuasive to the jurists.

The charming saleswoman could be very persuasive with male customers.
persuasive by world citizen April 17, 2008

volvo perogative 

The right to pull out at junctions, change lanes, use the same lane all the way round the roundabout, not use indicators etc as if anyone hits you, they are likely to write their car off and if you hit anyone else, you are likely to punt them off the road altogether.
Passenger: 'Don't you need to give way here?'

Volvo Driver: 'No!? I am using my volvo perogative'

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perogative 

Slang for the term 'Prerogative', meaning to have a distinct excellence or a defined right or ability.
As the landlord for this slum village I have the perogative to boot anybody who isn't paying me on time.
perogative by GJTC May 22, 2007

Persuasive Touch 

The act of persuading somebody to do what you want, usually to accompany you somewhere, via a forceful choke or headlock.
"You better come with me, otherwise I may have to persuasive touch you"
"Oh hell no I'm comin my nibba"
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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
In sales terms, a whale is a prospect that is significantly larger than an organization’s average customer.

Whales are large and extremely difficult to close. Due to their immense size, they are highly sought-after.

A whale is typically identified at first by a whale hunter on the sales team, but often requires cross-discipline participation in order to close; this includes assistance from operations, engineering, creative, client success, and business development teams.
"Shit...the sales director chewed me out on the sales call this morning. He's totally pissed that I have nothing in my pipeline. I've been focused on this one whale for so long that I haven't had time to prospect for normal-sized deals."
Whale by FQ_GFY February 3, 2020
Word of the Day on September 21, 2026
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