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Second Act Library

/sekənd/ /akt/ /ˈlīˌbrerē,ˈlīb(ə)rē/
noun, phrase

1. A term used to define a horror trope -- the period of a horror film (most often occurring in the latter half of the Second Act) where the hero/es research their foe/s in an effort to become more equally matched and equipped to battle them in the Final Act. Coined by screenwriter Kimberley Elizabeth.

eg. ~ Copyright-safe Google searches, Wikipedia scouring, Newspaper clippings, Microfiche scanning, and trips to the - you guessed it - Library.
When the characters of I Know What You Did Last Summer go to Billy Blue's sister's house and look through that yearbook, it was a total Second Act Library moment.
by Kimmi Kill Zombie March 2, 2021
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Second-hand concussion

when you can feel someone eases concussion
That video gave me a Second-hand concussion
by funny_Phish July 20, 2020
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triple-second-cousin

Triple-2C:
Person who, in relation to the other person, has zero parents, zero grandparents and six great-grandparents in common.
My triple-second-cousin is a good person.
by Gerald128 May 15, 2021
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ten second person

A crazy person, usually in a human services setting. So called because they'll switch up on you in ten seconds.
Mary: "Did you hear about Brian and Jessica? What is he thinking with dating a client?"
Denise: "Yeah, I know about it. Let's see how long he lasts in his job, dating a ten second person."
by hypnomatic November 23, 2023
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sesqui-second cousin

Child of their parent's sesqui-first cousins or are the child of their parent’s half-first cousin with their other parent’s first cousin.
My sesqui-second cousin is a good person.
by Mr. Jacov November 23, 2019
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90 second ping pong

A brief, exhilarating (albeit not always mutually completely fulfilling) style of sex. A nice, impromptu way to mix things up on the kitchen counter. See also: Kitchen Aid Standmixer

Antonym: tantric sex
To Girlfriends: “Two weeks ago He got home after a long work trip, took me, and wham-bam, 90 second ping pong. I mean, I didn’t get off in the moment, but I can’t stop thinking about it. I think I kind of secretly love it”
by EarlOfEmoji April 6, 2023
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Seasoned Seconds

a more positive outlook on the situation of sloppy seconds. Instead of looking down on someone with some experience, look at them like a seasoned veteran and get ready for some fun.
Bro1: Dude, that girl over there is so hot.
Bro2: Dude, she and I hooked up last night.
Bro1: Seasoned Seconds, Bro.
by Bronerific September 13, 2011
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