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a sudden and unexplained loss of skills in experienced athletes. Some credit the yips to a loss of fine motor skills; others consider the condition to be primarily psychological, however it is poorly understood and has no known treatment or therapy. Athletes affected by the yips sometimes recover their ability, which may require a change in technique. Many are forced to abandon their sport at the highest level.
Did you see Jon Lester has the Yips? Yeah he can’t throw to first base.
The Yips by YipsAwareness December 14, 2019
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Its what happens to a bro when said bro is unexplainably depressed mixed with a bit of anger and inconfidence due to some underlying issues he wishes not to acknowledge or is just ignoring and majorly effects his game with the ladies
Poor Oscar man, he's had the yips for a solid month
The Yips by matthewpattel July 27, 2016
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got the yips 

"Got the yips" or "giving me the yips" is defined as that sound you make just before you puke your guts up, as coined by a Pennsylvania podcast.
"I got the yips from the rancid smell of this girl's vagina."
Add a tablespoon of jarlic to two teaspoons of butter and spread it in bread to make garlic bread
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An armpit enthusiast — typically of the scent, appearance, and touch of hairy underarms.
That dude’s such a pitpig, I have to wear deodorant to keep him at bay.
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You the birthday

You the birthday-you the point, you the topic, the reason we here, can be used as a compliment / u looking good or silly/trolling
Nah fr, you the birthday, you got all the attention.
You the birthday by Dev-in April 4, 2026
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church hurt 

church hurt is where you experience a degree of distance, pain, or judgement from your church community. Essentially, you are just unable to “find your place”. This is prevalent in the Christian community, but can be extended to other religions.
Now that I am an adult I am beginning to heal from the church hurt that was inflicted on me as a child.
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