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American Raised Confused Desi (ARCD)

An American Desi who moved to the United States at a young age and feels the clash of both Desi and American culture. Similar to ABCD (American Born Confused Desi), but specifically for American-raised Desis.
Nina moved to America and became such an American Raised Confused Desi (ARCD).
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Kansas raised 

A mix of helpless teens, full of stolen booze from pa, and mid weed sold by your local gas station employee. You can find these wild hogs sporting a mullet with the sides of the head shaved driving lifted trucks.
Oh don't mind Gauge, he's just Kansas raised
Kansas raised by c0c master March 21, 2022

:face_with_raised_eyebrow: :neutral_face:

What this means, is you have upset somebody by something very cringe or unfunny.
*cringe meme has been posted* :face_with_raised_eyebrow: :neutral_face:

A-chair raised off the ground

The a-chair raised off the ground

The Boi Hand Is Being Raised 

When you are about to boi someone for doing something boi-worthy.
Tim: "What's Obama's last name?"
Me: "THE BOI HAND IS BEING RAISED!!!!!!!!!"

soap-raised 

Normally refers to being black and college educated by dumb white people. Normally used when people of ethnic or disadvantaged backgrounds gain education in college.
What can you expect from a team full of soap-raised moon crickets? (overheard about a college teams performance)
soap-raised by Tennessee Jed September 30, 2007

Janner raised in a Manor 

This phrase can be used to describe a 'janner' with a posher accent, sounding janner, but not quite with a little bit of posh essence is now called Janner raised in a manor.
"Oh, spot of tea?"
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"Mate, have you seen George? He sounds like a janner raised in a manor."