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Second Act Library

/sekənd/ /akt/ /ˈlīˌbrerē,ˈlīb(ə)rē/
noun, phrase

1. A term used to define a horror trope -- the period of a horror film (most often occurring in the latter half of the Second Act) where the hero/es research their foe/s in an effort to become more equally matched and equipped to battle them in the Final Act. Coined by screenwriter Kimberley Elizabeth.

eg. ~ Copyright-safe Google searches, Wikipedia scouring, Newspaper clippings, Microfiche scanning, and trips to the - you guessed it - Library.
When the characters of I Know What You Did Last Summer go to Billy Blue's sister's house and look through that yearbook, it was a total Second Act Library moment.
by Kimmi Kill Zombie March 2, 2021
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second degree murder

An act of killing someone , going to court, getting a sentence and going to jail see law and order
" Mr Johnson you are guilty of second degree murder"
by Camrenemisonbechloejori July 21, 2018
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sesqui-second cousin

Child of their parent's sesqui-first cousins or are the child of their parent’s half-first cousin with their other parent’s first cousin.
My sesqui-second cousin is a good person.
by Mr. Jacov November 23, 2019
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ten second person

A crazy person, usually in a human services setting. So called because they'll switch up on you in ten seconds.
Mary: "Did you hear about Brian and Jessica? What is he thinking with dating a client?"
Denise: "Yeah, I know about it. Let's see how long he lasts in his job, dating a ten second person."
by hypnomatic November 23, 2023
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90 second ping pong

A brief, exhilarating (albeit not always mutually completely fulfilling) style of sex. A nice, impromptu way to mix things up on the kitchen counter. See also: Kitchen Aid Standmixer

Antonym: tantric sex
To Girlfriends: “Two weeks ago He got home after a long work trip, took me, and wham-bam, 90 second ping pong. I mean, I didn’t get off in the moment, but I can’t stop thinking about it. I think I kind of secretly love it”
by EarlOfEmoji April 6, 2023
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Home sweet home. The second floor disabled bathroom is where many relaxing vapes have taken place, where many fun memories have been created, and where you can spend hours and somehow never get caught. Everyone needs a second floor disabled bathroom in their lives.
Person 1- where are you going? we have history?
Person 2- cba, im going to second floor disabled bathroom.
by whatyoulikeyou March 1, 2021
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When you snort some Ketamine but only for a short time so the effect only holds up for about 2 minutes
Person A: Why are you fucking my dog?
Person B: Sorry i was taking Ketamine for a second
by Chloroform47 November 17, 2018
mugGet the taking [Ketamine] for a secondmug.

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