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verb
the act of redirecting something to some other thing. e.g. see redirector NSFW

noun
1. a word used by some smart alec when they try to help other Urban Dictionary users find what they are really looking for.
2. a snobby word used by snobby Wikipedia users, and even snobbier computer programmers.
3. a word used by some cool guy who is dying and needs to make his peace with the world by helping out wherever he can.
1. ask the post office to redirect your mail.
2. some cool guy put a redirect in Urban Dictionary so I found what I was looking for right away.
redirect by Mart2038 May 21, 2015

Redirect Loop 

When a webpage redirects to itself and the browser follows it like a dog chasing its tail. Usually a sign of poor programming.
Redirect Loop: www.redirect.com (redirects to) www.redirect.com (redirects to) www.redirect.com
Redirect Loop by olisykes4ever April 10, 2012

Cock Redirect 

When a male is cock blocked. Then given a different female with which intercourse is/will be had.
A guy is working on girl #1. when girl #2 approaches him and throws a cock block. however girl #2 pulls a cock redirect and has guaranteed the male intercourse. regardless of how desirable she may be, If at all.

or

Dan: WTF why did you invite Stacy ? she's gonna cock block me all night ! I wanted to go after heather.

Jane: I don't know it just happened. Why do you care ? you'll get some from Stacy anyway.

Dan: yeah but I don't want any from her. You've successfully cock redirected me once again!
Cock Redirect by BE_Rogue July 8, 2010

Lexical-Redirect 

When you're in a conversation and can't think of a word for something and struggle to find the right word or words, and your brain keeps coming up with the wrong words, just roll with it!

The Lexical-Redirect is, in the spirit of Cunningham's Law, the art of intentionally uttering the wrong word, knowing that simply by doing so, your brain will correct itself and think of the right word.
To another family member - "Hey, we're almost out of.. toothpick-earwigs... because, apparently Q-tips don't exist according to my brain."

Family member - "Nice Lexical-Redirect, I was scared for a moment that we had earwigs on toothpicks somewhere in our house."

erection redirection 

Term referring to a change in the target of pursuit for a (hopefully) single man. Usually occurs when a new more attractive female is found.
"Jeremy never showed up to his wedding?!"
"Yeah, he had one hell of erection redirection."
erection redirection by Jake LE February 21, 2008

rediract 

v. To modify past e-mails, text messages, or other stored correspondences for sake of humor.
---- BEFORE REDIRACTING ----

From: Aaron
To: Bob

Bob,

I can't meet you later. I'm going diving at the pool.

---- AFTER REDIRACTING ----

From: Bob
To: Aaron

That's why I have sex with your wife.

Original Message:
-----------------
From: Aaron
To: Bob

Bob,

I can't meet you later. I'm going to a gay bar.
rediract by KertDawg July 7, 2006
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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.
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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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