Banana Republican

The term "banana republic" refers to a country dominated by corporate interests, in which income disparity between rich and poor is extremely high, to the point that the middle class has just about disappeared, and aside from the fantastically wealthy few, practically everyone is dirt poor.

A Banana Republican is a Republican who wants to lower taxes for the rich, leading to increased income disparity and bringing the USA closer to banana republic status.

The GOP is full of Banana Republicans these days.

Banana Republican by bluefive September 29, 2010

Word of the Day on November 3, 2025

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Recessionista

A person who is able to stick to a tight budget while still managing to dress stylishly.

She's superstylish, always able to buy a round of drinks and still seems to be wearing a new outfit every time you see her. She's a recessionista, that New York marvel who's a magnet for a good deal. And in this economy, she's got a lot to teach us.

Recessionista by Kaylea Livingston October 17, 2008

Word of the Day on November 2, 2025

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chookas

Theatrical slang used mainly in Australia to wish performer good luck. Synonymous to "break a leg".

Actors, this is your 5 minute call. Chookas, everyone!

chookas by LenSensei June 22, 2006

Word of the Day on November 1, 2025

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land shark

A land shark is a code used in veterinary medicine that refers to an animal that is vicious and deemed unsafe. This only happens if the animal has gotten lose and bit someone.

The next clients dog is classified as a land shark, so make sure to use a rabies pole, muzzle and safe distant at all times.

land shark by Vet tech August 9, 2012

Word of the Day on October 31, 2025

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clean girl

girls who take pilates classes, eat fruit salads and vitamin supplements, smell like vanilla, are always in lululemon and aloyoga, drink kale smoothies, and remain single
synonymous to the pink pilates princess and model off duty look

Wow, she radiates clean girl! I never see her without her green juice and define jacket!

clean girl by pinkpilatesprincess April 16, 2022

Word of the Day on October 30, 2025

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mastige

London advertising word, possibly used further. Name given to an product which is seen as a prestige item which also has mass market appeal. Mostly used for electronic gadgets.

I-pods are the prime example.

mastige by Cohosh March 29, 2005

Word of the Day on October 29, 2025

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assgenda

When someone has an agenda to be an ass, or asshole. Said person will enter a situation with the intention of being an ass...or dick...or douche...or tool.

"Everyone has an agenda. Usually an ass agenda. That's what we like to call an assgenda."

"'What's the deal with Bill tonight? He's a being a real ass.'
'Oh, Bill has an assgenda.'
'Ohhhhh....'"

assgenda by Sam Aguirre May 21, 2008

Word of the Day on October 28, 2025

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