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Chapulling

Chapulling is a neologism derived from the 2013 protests in Turkey after Prime Minister Erdogan's speech. He used the word "çapulcu" (normally means "looter", "marauder") to describe the demonstrators and then the social sites adapted this word to English with a new meaning: fighting for one's rights.

Chapul (verb): (/ˈtʃapu(ə)ːl/ regular, -ed): To resist force, demand justice, seek one's rights.
Chapuller (noun): (/ˈtʃapu(ə)ːlə/): A person who resists force, demands justice and seeks his/her rights.
Chapulation (noun) : (/ˈtʃapu(ə)ʃənː/): The act of resisting force, demanding justice and seeking one's rights.
-Everyday I'm chapulling.

-I'm neither rightist or leftist, I am a chapuller.
by Özlem The Chapuller June 5, 2013
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Chapelle's Show

An example of a show waay ahead of its time. One of the most popular programs on the Comedy Channel. Popular catchphrases include, 'I'm rich bitch!!''
After two years on Chapelle's Show, Dave suffered from burnout or whatever and quit his own show.
by deadbeater March 26, 2008
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Charlie Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin is often considered the greatest filmmaker of all-time. While that may remain debatable, it is too clear that he is one of, if not the number one film comedian of all time. His best known and most performed character is the “little tramp.” Famous for his signature appearance, specifically the over-sized pants, undersized jacket and that classic mustache, the tramp typically deals with angry policemen, vicious criminals, bumbling drunks, and always those pretty girls. Chaplin’s approach to filmmaking developed over time to eventually include his views on issues including class distinction and extreme poverty. He even took on Adolf Hitler in his 1940 classic, The Great Dictator, in which he portrayed Hynkel the dictator of Tomainia, and a Jewish Barber. Chaplin’s views found in his films, including a critique of the U.S immigration system, were deemed “Un-American”, and he was barred re-entry into the United States upon returning from Europe. Fortunately, he was finally recognized with distinction at the Academy Awards in 1972 for "the incalculable effect he has had in making motion pictures the art form of this century".
Man #1: My son is a great filmmaker! I say he's the next Charlie Chaplin!

Man #2: Shut the fuck up.

Man #1: What? It's true!

Man #2: Your ignorance astounds me. Again, shut the fuck up.
by MackSennett July 29, 2011
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Dave Chapelle

One funny ass person. said to be the new king of comedy by blender magazine. Has a very funny show on Comedy central. Starred in half baked, appaered in under cover brother and screwed. He has been funny for a long time but people have just started jumping on the bandwagon since his new show.
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chapuling

The source of the verb Chapuling is Turkish word "Çapulcu" (means looter, plunderer) which was used to describe Gezi Park protestors by Turkish PM Erdogan. Meanwhile in Occupy Gezi Park protests someone sprayed on a wall "Every day I'm Çapuling!" and the verb went viral.

After PM's speech protestors started to call themselves çapulcus and yeah they were chapuling,
Resisting,
Seeking for rights,
Seeking justice,
Protesting.

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Everywhere was in tear gas smoke when we were chapuling.
by Sgt. Srcn June 5, 2013
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chapello

Me:Do you want a piece of my cake?
Boy:Yes
Me:Chapello
by Gdbssbb February 26, 2018
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Chapulin

Someone who dates o hangs out in a romantic way with his friends' ex.
Dan is going out with Louis's ex, he's such a chapulin.
by mexicansdoitbetter January 25, 2021
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