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subsistence

1. condition of managing to stay alive: the condition of being or managing to stay alive, especially when there is barely enough food or money for survival

2. continuing to exist: the condition of continuing to exist

3. mathematics philosophy quality of abstract existence: the quality that something possesses of existing independently, timelessly, or by virtue of its essence
finding ways of subsistence..
by Waqas_luqman November 22, 2010
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I reject your reality and substitute it with my own

Quote from the movie "The dungeonmaster" 1984, and "Sword Art Online Abridged" (episode 11) ((Though the credits go to "Ghostbusters"))
Have you heard the quote "I reject your reality and substitute it with my own"?
-Yea, I heard it in "SAO Abridged"
Oh okay, it's from a movie called "The Dungeonmaster" from 1984
-Cool cool
by DanishViking April 20, 2017
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subside

when you throw subs at the side hoe on the gram
just threw a subside
by LARRRRRRR November 13, 2014
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Substitute teaching

Like babysitting, but for people who are tired of changing diapers.
"I couldn't find a job as a nanny, so instead I'm substitute teaching."

Mom: I heard someone was substitute teaching your class today.

Kid: Yeah, we watched three movies and ate snacks all day.
by Zacchaeus September 26, 2012
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subsistence business

Any business with a lax business model, allowing only for the owner(s) to maintain a middle-class or lower lifestyle. Sometimes dishonest practices including but not limited to: tax evasion, insurance fraud, and forced child labor; are utilized to keep the business profitable.
Most mom and pop stores are subsistence businesses. Notice how they whine about the local Walmart, yet hypocritically resell Walmart products in their stores.
by Cunty Fresh Fanatic November 13, 2010
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Stiff Drink Substitute

A satisfying substitute used by the consumption of a non-alcoholic beverage or food item in place of an alcoholic drink after a long, rough day.
The kids were a real handful today, so this ice cream is my stiff drink substitute.

My boyfriend and I got into a fight and he bought me chocolate as an apology gift. Now I'm eating my stiff drink substitute.
by Sole Obsession February 19, 2010
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