Earn brownie points without a hamper

For someone else to think that you've done something nice without actually doing it

Alex really liked the comment. It was a good way to earn brownie points without a hamper.

by Aööoo April 22, 2021

to earn the right to work

references a video which is a remix to the song called "fine print" which repeats the line "to earn the right to work" for over 8 hours, often references repetition in terms of manual labour jobs.

"we work to earn the right to work to earn the right to work to earn the right to work to earn the right to work"

"ok bro calm down"

by smortingcoke February 22, 2025

earn

A type of tuck-friendly swimwear for transgender women consisting of separate bra and panty parts.

The transgender women wore an earn to the beach today and you could almost have mistaken her for a biological female if it wasn't for the bulge in her panties.

by Extremityman December 2, 2023

L-earned

An adjective
Term describing someone who has earned their insight/education through life experiences, not just formal education. A reimagining of "learned" as "L-earned," the "L" stands for Living, Loving, Listening, Lifting, Loss, or Lessons.

She didn't just study social work in college, she L-earned her license by raising a family, surviving heartbreak, working hard, and showing up.

by jcperk June 21, 2025

earn the flannel

Contrary to popular belief this has nothing to do with Canada or lumberjacks. Should be used when you're trying to compliment or insult someone.

I don't know what 'earn the flannel' means, but Jeff said that to me and I have mixed feelings about it.

by underscorenorm February 25, 2014