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Tinderizing

Fostering multiple relationships at the same time, that all began from a simple Tinder swipe, while ignoring the rest of the outside world.
Everyone in the room laughed at the joke except for Jon because he was too busy tinderizing.
Tinderizing by Huffnstuff January 1, 2015

tinderfishing 

The act of passing off a picture of an attractive (sexy) person as a picture of you to troll people on tinder.
Kirk: Look at this hot girl I've been texting with on tinder! We might hook up this weekend.

Me: Do a reverse image search, it's probably some guy tinderfishing.
tinderfishing by Spoondingo August 26, 2014

Tindernitis

A condition characterized by painful stiffness and cramping of the hand and wrist as a result of the repeated swiping of the fingers while using a touch screen device, commonly associated with the online dating app, Tinder .
My friend went to the doctor's office and came back diagnosed with tindernitis.
Tindernitis by mynoduesp October 13, 2014

tindernitus 

To over exert one's thumb by madly swiping through tinder profiles. Injuries are usually triggered by break-ups or overconsumption of alcohol.
Douglas showed up to work Monday with a wicked case of tindernitus and possibly herpes.
tindernitus by JenfromBako March 3, 2015

Tindermission 

The act of taking an undisclosed amount of time to catch up on your Tindering, similar to the intermission of a Broadway show.
Drew: Wow this Broadway show sucks.
Chris: Yeah can't wait till intermission so I can start Tindering some hoes.
Drew: Yeah when is Tindermission?
Chris: You'll know. You can feel it in your heart...
Tindermission by future help September 20, 2014

Tenderitis

Lack of temperment in handling rough or hot objects.
"Youch! Will you grab that pan for me? I have tenderitis."
Tenderitis by Animonger June 3, 2020
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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
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