A tik tok reference, that refers to someone wearing a outfit of choice (normally strange outfit) and complaining about how they cannot wear it out. Therefore telling Karen to respect the drip (drip meaning outfit or style)
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Person 1: If black people get an education, pull up their pants, and stop committing crimes, then they will never have to worry about negative encounters with the police.
Person 2: Please can that respectability politics mess. James Blake went to Harvard, was a star athlete, and never committed a crime, but that didn't prevent an officer in the NYPD from tackling and body slamming him to the ground.
Person 2: Please can that respectability politics mess. James Blake went to Harvard, was a star athlete, and never committed a crime, but that didn't prevent an officer in the NYPD from tackling and body slamming him to the ground.
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A reservation consistently placed at the same time and day each week, such as that for a favorite restaurant.
by Pap¡ February 13, 2017
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Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.
After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
by john quan the first December 20, 2020
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Also known as Research Trans High School
If you’re a socially awkward band/theatre kid or one of THOSE lesbians this is the perfect place for you.
It’s an easy ass school so don’t even worry about grades. Chances are if you’re a student here; your only struggle is coming out to your parents.
Also known as Research Trans High School
If you’re a socially awkward band/theatre kid or one of THOSE lesbians this is the perfect place for you.
It’s an easy ass school so don’t even worry about grades. Chances are if you’re a student here; your only struggle is coming out to your parents.
Normal Student: Hey what high school are you going to?
RTHS Student: Oh xD Research Triangle High School!!! Rawr I’m a raptor hehe. uWu
Normal Student: Umm.. ok?
RTHS Student: Oh xD Research Triangle High School!!! Rawr I’m a raptor hehe. uWu
Normal Student: Umm.. ok?
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Resego is beautiful
by Starskyhaven August 29, 2020
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"Stop selective text responding and answer my question -- do you want to go with me to my friend Marisa's surprise mini golf birthday party?"
by tomalexander19 August 25, 2013
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