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steal the limelight

Grabbing the public's attention, similar in derivation to stealing the spotlight as the old technology of super-heating limestone with an oxyhydrogen flame was used in theatrical spotlights before the widespread use of electricity.
The Indians and Red Sox were in a heated battle for the pennant but instead we watched George Steinbrenner steal the limelight for the Yankees with his offer of a one-year manager's contract to Joe Torre that same day.
by Thomas A. Hennigan, Ph.D. November 4, 2007
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Skeela

N. The Greek word for bitch to be used in a non-derogatory manner as a term meaning friend.
(1) "Hey skeela."

(2) "What's up skeela?"

(3) "This one goes out to all my skeelas!"
by rr1991 May 26, 2011
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no they be stealin my bucket

To have something that causes joy or happines taken from you
Based off a popular picture of a walrus with a bucket with a caption saying "I has a bucket", then another picture where the bucket is being taken away from it by its keeper with the caption "No they be stealin my bucket".

Also know as a lolrus or lolcat
by strik3 March 8, 2009
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steelersnj

Steelersnj is the biggest daddy in the milsim community. He's so hot, that he has to leak EVERYTHING he sees. Such a pimp.
Dude, I wish I was steelersnj. I love that nigga.
by westonthegangster999 March 21, 2021
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Sheeler

One who not only excels at everything, but also one who displays an above average level of determination in the face of adversity.
Wow, you totally Pulled a Sheeler on that final.
by MrDisastrophy July 4, 2015
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Seeling

Seeling is when you create an air-tight ring of suction around a womans clit while roughly and wildly licking it until she climaxes. It is customary to shout "You do not have enough badges to train me." before finishing your partner off in this manner.
During my last round with Misty i thought i was going to blow first, but i wound up Seelingthe deal.
by Arphee September 6, 2016
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Thunder Stealer

An individual who takes joy in being the first to break big news. He or she rushes with lightening speed to contact all of your friends and family before you get a chance to.
Victim: So I got that promotion! I'm so stoked!
Friend: Yeah I heard, Bob called and told me. Congrats.
Victim: But I just found out like 10 minutes ago! He's such a thunder stealer!
by LS21 July 15, 2011
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