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United States of Generica

Suburban areas where the predominance of malls and chain stores have so homogenized the landscape that there are few remaining external clues where you are. The result of spending any length of time in such areas is a "generic" experience of America, i.e., an experience that is identical whether you are in Texas, Massachusetts, Ohio, or California. May also include extensive housing developments characterized by tract housing or, worse, McMansions.
Every "mom-and-pop" shop that had given the area its charm and character had been replaced by a Walmart, a Payless, a McDonalds, or a Starbucks -- transforming what was once a delightful town into just another corner of the United States of Generica.
by Thomas L. Robinson September 11, 2008
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genaro

genaro is a genuine person. a person who overthinks a bit but yet super loving.. he’s a great best friend &’ supports you no matter what.. gives good laughs &’ smiles, be thankful if you’ve got someone named genaro cause they will make you happy. ihy
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Genurine

Genuine sounding, but more likely than not a complete piss-take..
I knew I was correct in my long held belief that the princess was really genurine in her role as the faithful loving wife of the future king when I noted the startling resemblance of one her sons to his father..
by Drex Johnson October 14, 2015
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Gentrification

When "urban renewal" of lower class neighbourhoods with condos attracts yuppie tenants, driving up rents and driving out long time, lower income residents. It often begins with influxes of local artists looking for a cheap place to live, giving the neighbourhood a bohemian flair. This hip reputation attracts yuppies who want to live in such an atmosphere, driving out the lower income artists and lower income residents, often ethnic/racial minorities, changing the social character of the neighbourhood.

It also involves the "yuppification" of local businesses; shops catering to yuppie tastes like sushi resaturants, Starbucks, etc... come to replace local businesses displaced by higher rents.

The term was coined by sociologist Ruth Glass, who is quoted below.
"One by one, many of the working class quarters of London have been invaded by the middle-classes—upper and lower. Shabby, modest mews and cottages—two rooms up and two down—have been taken over, when their leases have expired, and have become elegant, expensive residences .... Once this process of 'gentrification' starts in a district it goes on rapidly until all or most of the original working-class occupiers are displaced and the whole social character of the district is changed."
-Ruth Glass (1964)
by Black_Lotus June 20, 2006
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Genaro

Warrior, Stud, Sexy guy, Fighter, Soldier , God like being , Ruler , King, something of great beauty, Sexual God, arden lover
I call to you my brothers and rally like Gennaros
and let's slay our foes.

He's a Genaro he gets all the honeys

Tonight I will become a GENARO and will rule the world
by jasonthecocksucker November 17, 2014
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Genaro

A very sweet, caring, respectful guy who loves a women named briana alvarado and is planning to marry her as soon as possible and they are going to have 4 kids named mateo, amberly, briana, and genaro.
briana loves genaro<3
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Gentricle

A monarchy without any actual power.
"Did you see the Queen making her address last sunday"
"No, I don't care about the gentricle"
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