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Diagknowsis

A disparaging term for a diagnosis by a physician or other medical practitioner already known to the patient, but required for treatment.
I cannot believe Albi's doctor made him come in for a diagknowsis when Albi knew he just needed penicillin.
In order to have her sore foot looked at by a specialist, Abby was required to get a diagknowsis from her primary care physician.
by MikeInDC July 25, 2017
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Boomergang

A group of baby boomers, used in a social or derogatory way.
I can't wait for my 50th high school reunion; the whole boomergang will be there.

I didn't expect to see a large boomergang at the beer garden; the patrons there are usually younger and more lively.
by MikeInDC August 10, 2017
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Litereally

Exactly. A replacement for the often erroneously used “literally.”
“I literally walked 8 miles to the supermarket,” said Shannyn.
"No, the supermarket is litereally less than a mile from here," replied Gregor.
by MikeInDC January 14, 2021
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marbleous

An adjective used to describe an esthetically pleasing a) product made of marble or b) marbleized item.
The countertops in Karyn's kitchen are marbleous.
Michael renovated his entranceway and staircase, and they are marbleous.
Did you taste the cake at Eric's birthday party? It was marbleous.
by MikeInDC June 20, 2017
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second screening

The opening of a second screen for distraction and/or entertainment purposes (e.g. emails, Instagram, Facebook) while attending a video meeting on a separate screen via Zoom, FaceTime, etc.
During the Zoom staff meeting, Mollie second screened and caught up on her emails.

Daniel was obviously second screening during the meeting; he was tweeting at the same time.
by MikeInDC October 27, 2020
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Zoomergang

A group of friends or colleagues that meets regularly via Zoom.
Marge enjoys meeting up with her Zoomergang from from the neighborhood on Tuesday evenings.

At the weekly office Zoomergang meeting, Cathy laid out the media and marketing strategy.
by MikeInDC July 15, 2020
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WiFry

An unexpected outage of a WiFi network, usually at a critical time.
“I can’t believe I was WiFried during my Instagram upload,” said Alon.

Julia was upset because of a WiFry while uploading an important job application.
by MikeInDC June 27, 2017
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