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A version of a bra specifically designed for men.

Created by Frank Costanza and Cosmo Kramer on the television comedy Seinfeld.

Kramer wanted to name the new device a bro while Frank wanted to name it the "manziere". They couldn't agree on a name and the invention failed.
If you're a man and you have large breasts, you need a manziere for support.
manziere by RexGibson March 11, 2004
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a teenage or early 20s male. occasionally gets chicks but ruins their reputation in the process. closeted homosexual
that chick is hot but she was with a manler
manler by Dean Garland March 9, 2005
Manlieu means work hard and become successful
Manlieu, work hard and become successful.

Manlieu, we came from nothing.
Manlieu by Louis13551914 March 13, 2021
Proper noun: A surname of Flemish origin that has nothing to do with the surrender monkey French or Walloons. Believed to be distant descendants of Ghengis Khan, members of the Marlier family are know to have a combustible temperament, physical prowess, martial ways, steadfastness and a keen wit. Fortified by years as farmers and soldiers, the Marliers produce predominantly male progeny and have expanded their empire and wealth by focusing their strengths on capitalist endeavors in technology, manufacturing, etc...
Those Marliers are into more shit than the Illuminati.
Marlier by Cornele Vanderbilt February 4, 2010
A brassiere-like device, for men. As seen on Seinfeld.
"In Fight Club, Meat Loaf could do with a manzier"
manzier by Akhenaten April 8, 2003

mansiere 

A brassiere for men, aka a "bro".
Makes its first appearance in the Seinfeld episode, The Doorman.
For comfort and support for men, choose the mansiere.
mansiere by Goose April 7, 2005
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NYC people who migrate north to Quahog, RI to see the leaves in the fall.
New York and everyone from there can fornicate themselves with an iron stick.
leafers by ss++ February 8, 2005
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Respectfully 

Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.

After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
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You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things.
Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."
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Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.

Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.

Modified derivative of granola.
"I need more crunchy guys in my life. I'm so tired of dating preppy metrosexual assholes."

"I'm heading out to the crunchy store to pick up some fair trade chocolate and tea tree oil, do you need anything?"
crunchy by EBC July 11, 2007
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A group of people, typically women, searching through someone’s digital footprint in order to find more information about that person.
Susie wasn’t sure if her new Hinge match was a creep, so she assembled Galantir and they found out he used to post slurs on gaming forums.
Galantir by Ge-sus September 22, 2026
Word of the Day on September 23, 2026

murderhobo 

In a tabletop game, a murderhobo is a player who murders NPCs indiscriminately. This is normally derogatory, referring to a player who totally ignores quests, dialog, backstory, trade, world building etc.

The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.
DM: The sad little orphan girl tugs at Steve's trenchcoat to get his attention, and ask for help saving her pet dog from...
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
murderhobo by Loup&S September 9, 2021
Word of the Day on September 22, 2026
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