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Urban Dictionary

Involute 

A person who relentlessly works the hardest and the most hours possible - with a negative connotation of giving in to our corporate and governmental overloads.
You are such a tryhard. You are such an Involute!
Involute by Yohndafohn January 21, 2022

sportswashing

The use of sports to present a sanitized, friendlier version of a political regime or operation.
Qatar engaged in sportswashing by hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup to hide it's numerous human rights violations.
sportswashing by stankybomb32 November 21, 2022

truthstorian 

In the FX series “The Lowdown,” ‘truthstorian’ is a made up word that Lee Raybon (Ethan Hawke) uses to describe himself.

Truthstorians are citizen journalists who seek to uncover the truth, often outside of established institutions, by relying on traditional legwork, conversation, and a willingness to confront powerful figures and corruption (with mixed results).
I’m a truthstorian. I look into the past and the present and the future, searching for the truth that connects all of these things. Without understanding where we come from, we don't understand where we are.
truthstorian by Sickomonster September 24, 2025

Rapture bomb 

As described by the Gizmodo blog : "get a bunch of your old clothes in full sets of pants, shirts, and shoes. Bonus points if you leave accessories like an old watch or sunglasses to go with them. Lay them out as if people have suddenly disappeared, leaving only the clothes behind. Be creative. Take pictures."
with all the clothes on my bedroom floor, it looks like a rapture bomb orgy happened
Rapture bomb by Harold Camping October 5, 2011

Live Play 

on the popular social networking platform "sniffies", the function of video chatting is sometimes referred to as "live play", where two individuals may observe each others appearance more presently and ascertain an idea of their physical compatibility with each other. sometimes used as a deterrent for "catfish"
Upon Edward asking John to Live Play with him, the camera cast him in a bad light and it made him look so unappealing that Edward closed the chat window and found somebody else to talk to.
Live Play by Anecdotetus July 16, 2022

hose goat 

Usually refers to a borzoi, but can be used for any long nosed dog (silken wolfhound, etc.).
Person 1: Bro, is that a cryptid?
Person 2: No, that's just my pet hose goat.
hose goat by d0gl0g February 20, 2025