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heavy metal purism

Noun describing a mindset among certain heavy metal fans who are preoccupied with distinguishing between "true metal" and "false metal". Typically, heavy metal purists dislike false metal, which often is taken to include glam metal, nu metal, alternative metal and metalcore.

Heavy metal purism tends to be more prevalent among younger metalheads, especially black metal fans. Practitioners of heavy metal purism are sometimes referred to as heavy metal purists.

Also often referred to as "metal purism" or "metal-purism"
“I thought it was really cool,” says Henke remembering when Bring Me The Horizon talked wanting these futuristic sounds. “They’re so creative and had so many ideas about what they wanted.
“Sometimes we didn’t know quite what they had in mind,” adds Fredrik. “But in the end it all made sense.
Did it go against any ‘heavy metal purism’ you might have had?
“Haha, no,” he laughs. “Good stuff is good stuff, and bad stuff is bad stuff. They do it right. I think many bands will follow them.”
by Master of Evöl March 20, 2011
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purple chips

Slang for Doritos Spicy Sweet Chili chips.
After I blazed I got the munchies and wanted some purple chips.
by Bud S. Moker, Th.C. July 23, 2009
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mermaid purse

"Oh Laura, don't tell me you're gonna let that dude get inside your mermaid purse just because he changed your tire?"
by monroe1962 May 25, 2009
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purpose

The force that drives us.
Why...? Because I have a purpose
by Searching... January 12, 2006
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pursuit

noun C usually plural
an activity that you spend time doing, usually when you are not working:
I enjoy outdoor pursuits, like hiking and riding.
by eagermma September 5, 2006
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Pure Swag

Often spoken in triumph, or when one is high. Also it pertains to the 100% quality of a substance, often illegal.
Yo man! This dope is Pure Swag!
by Angellord March 17, 2003
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purglia

Purglia, a very very very fat and disgusting chick. Modifications such as "shuplia" or "chodlia" can be used.
Wow, check out that fat disgusting Purglia crossing the street.
by BubbleQuinn July 10, 2004
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