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take with a grain of salt

To take a statement with 'a grain of salt' or 'a pinch of salt' means to accept it but to maintain a degree of skepticism about its truth.
The idea comes from the fact that food is more easily swallowed if taken with a small amount of salt. (take with a grain of salt)
by _INT_ April 4, 2015
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grainds

Gains that are produced/occur during the grind. It is a combination of "Grind" and "Gains."
The grainds I had yesterday in Philly were phenomenal and really make the grind worth it.
by The Graindster September 15, 2017
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Granker

Derivative of Latin, the word is comprised of four other words: granola cockslut pretentious wanker

This word is dense, it is loaded, but it is necessary to implement into your vocabulary. You must be aware of grankers. This is to save you.

A breed of person that is both a pretentious know it all try-hard who can’t shut up and a granola long-haired Silverlake parent looking freak

They also believe that they are humble, nice, aware, respectful, and full of integrity but really they are just cocks with no morals and privileged and idiotic and stuck in their own minds. They are a classic loser who will always be a loser and hurt everyone around them. Nobody likes them. They can on occasion look like a wet dog. Sometimes they say foo and such (white) and call women bitches. They lie and are manipulative. If you hear them say “If it’s brown flush it down, if it’s yellow let it mellow” they are a grade A granker . They believe they are better than everyone else and have a superiority complex They only maintain friendship out of necessity and nostalgia. They tell their friends nothing and often pretend they live in their own little movie. If nothing else can be said about the granker, one must retain that they are nonchalant drama queens.

Beware of the granker. They hide in the depths and shadows and prey on their victims. Watch out for that hair: you’ll notice it from a mile away. They often carry dreadlocks and don’t brush their teeth. Watch out! Don’t let it bite!
Boy (walking by a group of friends, talking to his friend ): aye foo that shit is peculiar asf

Girl 1 (part of group) : Who’s that wet dog looking guy walking with the notorious creep rapist

Girl 2: Oh don’t mind him, he’s a granker.

Girl 1: Ew wtf! Next time I see him I’ll punch his balls!

All the girls: FUCK YOU GRANKER!
by kikileaf123 December 22, 2021
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wood grain

wood paneling in a luxury car, i.e. a maybach
'chrome and some wood grain'
-Position of Power, 50 Cent
by Brotha Sexual December 21, 2006
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Grain Belt Beer

A brand of beer brewed in New Ulm, Minnesota. Popular with middle aged men and college kids. Rarely found outside of the Midwest.
My dad has a case of Grain Belt Beer in the garage.
by Mike Oseranski November 16, 2006
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eye-graine

a migraine that starts in your eyes
Man, I just started getting this friggin' eye-graine and my vision is all blurry!
by psbwthu July 22, 2012
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with a grain of salt

Meaning to take something lightly, especially with advice. To be skeptical.
Take a novice's advice with a grain of salt.

Anything free should be taken with a grain of salt (there's no such thing as a free lunch)
by philihp September 24, 2004
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