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to pull a lionel

sacrificing sleep in return for extra time of working or studying (cramming), usually lasting all night.

Derived from Lionel Richie's classic from the 80's "All Night Long" and commonly posted along with it on social media platforms.

Modern synonym for "to pull an all-nighter".
I'll need to pull a lionel to handle this amount of work.

on a chat ...
(Aussie): what R u doin' up that late?
(You): pulling a lionel
(Aussie): that's ridiculously WHACK!

how long you been studying for the exam?
- took me a double-lionel.
respect!
by oliverski November 20, 2011
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Empty Punching Bag

Brad: hey Riki, did you bone that chick Carol from the bar last night?
Riki: I sure did bro, unfortunately for me though I couldn't feel a thing, she had a fanny like an empty punching bag.
by My Cedar is Cranking October 22, 2019
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to pull a mcwolf

Tom: I can't believe you had to pull a mcwolf on us yesterday!
John: What? I don't remember that.
Tom: Exactly! You were asleep
by AlShaytan October 26, 2020
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Accidental Text on Purpose

When you send someone a text, but you accidentally send it to someone other than the intended receiver. On purpose. Coined by Larry David.
In the accidental text on purpose, you say something like "Hey Larry, you were an asshole the other night. There's nothing wrong with her water, it's perfectly okay."
by Richie Queijo November 7, 2017
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Putra

a gentleman that would do anything for his woman. an responsible person and do great job in future. everyone adore his looks.
look! that's putra
by putrame April 23, 2018
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pull up

Me: wyd?
Her: pull up
by lilhuzi May 14, 2020
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pulling a Mordecai

1. Having a crush on someone for a very long time and never making a move.

2. Trying to talk to your crush, but unable to do anything but raise your hands in mid-air and groan unintelligibly.
Ugh, are you texting her again? Dude, stop pulling a Mordecai just tell her you like her.
by Cleverun May 13, 2014
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