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memory-holing

An action or instance of alteration or disappearance of inconvenient or embarrassing documents, photographs, transcripts, or other records. From the novel 1984 by George Orwell, where Winston
In light of the public outcry over the book's racist imagery, the publishing house is memory-holing it by removing it from circulation.
by bitcoingraffiti November 13, 2022
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Licking a tree and hoping for maple syrup

Idiom; to attempt an ill-advised, mildly unpleasant shortcut to avoid a more complicated process, with a high probability of failure. The idiom itself is an example of such an experience, since licking trees is unpleasant, and even maple trees rarely taste sweet just by licking the bark. The idiom also implies that tried and true methods, rather than blind experimentation, yield better results. Drilling into the trunk of a maple tree with a tap, is the correct way to obtain maple syrup.
"Kicking the car to try and make it start again won't work. That's just licking a tree and hoping for maple syrup, honestly. Let's call a tow truck instead."
by missroxyspamcake August 27, 2020
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hosing

verb: the act of fornication with no regard for the pleasure of the recipient. Usually accompanied by alcohol (see Jack Daniels hosing) and characterized by frenetic intensity.
I couldn't take staring at those jugs any longer. I took her back to my room and gave her a horrible hosing.
by David Savino October 3, 2007
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holinized

to be converted into religeon from a non-religeous state
You have been officially holinized by Tamara Merla.
by Luke Tedesco November 25, 2006
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hominus nocturnus

The blood sucking night breed.
See: vampire
You will never be rid of the hominus nocturnus. Daylight is your only shelter.
by Ice Cold Anarchy January 17, 2006
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Urban Dictionary ad hominem

When one posts a definition that may be offensive to a specific audience based on nationality, race, gender etc., and then all the posting individual's definitions receive the same amount of dislikes.

Idiots who do Urban Dictionary ad hominem often times do not have sufficient imagination, vocabulary, or sense of humor to post a response.
After posting the definition belgian shower, my other definitions immediately received the same amount of dislikes. Should have known them Belgians would do Urban Dictionary ad hominem.
by dah Bodawg January 21, 2011
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hodini

when your fuckin a girl doggy style, point her twards a window, have your friend hide in the closet. switch really quick, then go around to the window and wave.
i was fuckin this chick and we pulled a hodini.
by chaney July 11, 2006
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