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hard mode 

(n), a tougher or more intense iteration of an idea.

The term comes from video games, in which there are often harder difficulty settings (or "hard modes") than the standard gameplay, intended for players looking for a challenge.

In MMORPGs, "hard modes" are triggered versions of boss encounters that cause them to become more difficult than usual, but offer better rewards.
Siberia is the hard mode of Russia.
hard mode by Kriptini August 31, 2013
It is the mass destruction of a country or region's educational infrastructure because of war, invasion, conflict, terrorism, or mass killings.
The result of the invasion of Iraq on 2003 resulted in the “Educide” of education

In Rwanda, the genocide in 1994 had widespread effects on the education system, including attacks on schools and educators. This led to the occurrence of "educide," as seen in the destruction of educational facilities, which significantly impacted the country's economic growth and development.

In the context of the Yugoslav Wars, Educide was evident in the deliberate targeting of educators and intellectuals, leading to a significant loss of human capital essential for sustaining an effective education system.
Educide by Rula Alousi June 29, 2024

TikTok refugee 

One that has gone to great lengths to escape the unrelenting grips of the US Governmental ban on TikTok, typically by utilizing alternate authentic Chinese entertainment apps.
After the US ban on TikTok, I had no choice but to switch apps and become a TikTok refugee, after which I was often greeted in the comments by Chinese users saying “hello TikTok refugee, I am Chinese spy, give me your data or show me your cat
TikTok refugee by jonthemoron January 14, 2025

yay area 

You from the yay area?
yay area by ac February 13, 2004
an abbreviation of inconvenience, thereby making it more convenient
That Big Mac was supposed to be wthout pickles. Sorry for the incon, I realize that your job is excruciatingly difficult.
incon by docbergman March 25, 2008
Refering to the size of an article of clothing (usually a man's shirt) where the article is clearly bought one size too small as to display one's musclularity. Usually worn but not limited to bars, clubs, or social gathering where high numbers of attractive females tend to congregate. Commonly mistakn for a shirt you stole from your 12 yr.old brother.
Hey guys, are we all gonna wear our smediums downtown tonight?
smedium by Shem B August 17, 2006