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Tourist trap

A: a place considered to be very popular among tourists, including the local economy being largely dependent on them.

B: a place whose amenities are extremely underwhelming, or even non-existent. In essence, not enough things to do for the average tourist.

C: a place where it's easy to get scammed, or otherwise feels like an unreasonable requirement to spend money to enjoy local activities.

D: a place that's kitsch, childish, and appears outdated.
How come nobody can agree to what a tourist trap actually is?
by Original Orangutans June 22, 2025
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Tourist

A slang term for someone who doesn't like looking at pictures of sexualized little girls who are made to look younger than their actual age. Is commonly used by Loli/shotacons when a "tourist" calls them a pedophile.
"gatekeep from the tourists"
by anonymous October 12, 2025
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Tourist

Casual who lacks investment to the game (Series).
"Ninja Gaiden 4 is a really good game, its my first time playing a Ninja Gaiden game."

fucking tourist doesn't know how big a letdown this is to the rest of the series, Itagaki would be rolling in his grave.
by OG_Ryu October 28, 2025
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Tourist

Someone (usually) new to a fandom who tries to change the medium to meet their personal criteria, or shames existing members for liking established parts of that medium; especially before they've taken the time to properly understand the existing culture and assimilate into it.
A: "Dude, I LOVE superhero movies and have seen several, but they're way too violent. It sets a bad example for kids, and if you support that you're disgusting. I'm tweeting at all the publishers right now so they know that REAL fans won't stand for it anymore."
B: "Fucking tourist."
by pikipikipiiman November 4, 2025
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Creche tourist

"I can't believe that Vicar is a creche tourist!" "Yeah... you know why choir boys have centre partings?"
by markyg October 3, 2003
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spine tourist

Someone who takes it up the batty. Often seen parading through the streets of Amsterdam wearing police outfits and leather clothing.
See also: backyard gardener
Jack is such a spine tourist. He's travelled so many spines he needs a new passport.
by Amsterdam June 12, 2005
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Nucky Tourist

One who travels the country dropping bombs in common tourist locations.
My freind's uncle would be an example of a Nucky Tourist. He created the grand canyon with a Nuclear Bomb
by Thegragacious Bear armer December 10, 2012
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