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9/11 Tourette's

A neurological disorder that is characterized by invoking the tragic events of September 11, 2001 in places where they don't belong.

The phrase was coined by Jon Stewart of The Daily Show on Octover 1, 2007.
Actual examples of 9/11 Tourette's:

"I also think there have been subsequent intervening events, September 11, which cast somewhat of a different light on the second ammendment."

"Won't you 9/11 help us 9/11? Because 9/11 is a terrible 9/11 to 9/11."
by Gilgamesch October 19, 2007
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Traffic Tourettes

Uncontrollable bursts of profanity (like tourette syndrome) experience while stuck in traffic.
*talking on phone* "So yeah, then Kim turned around and MOTHER F&%@ER WHERE DID YOU F!^@ING LEARN TO DRIVE YOU PIECE OF $#!&! ... Anyway, so Kim says to me"

"Dang bro, sounds like you have some nasty traffic tourettes."
by b3rk February 9, 2009
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Broadway Tourette's

1. The sudden involuntary spasmodic singing of Broadway songs.
(definition from Garrison Keillor's "Guy Noir" February 4, 2006)

2. More broadly, it can also include songs from other musicals, movies, and shows that may or may not have been on Broadway.
"I can't find my keys, but they've got to be somewhere!"
"Somewhere? Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high..."
"Could you control your Broadway Tourette's? I really need to find my keys."
by Cait S. December 16, 2008
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Lying tourettes

Someone who lies for no reason at all. They lie about the smallest things. They think no one can detect it but in most cases it is extremely obvious
Why is she saying that? it's obviously not true!, It's because she has lying tourettes
by blackbird123 October 8, 2011
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Traffic Tourette's

The uncontrollable urge to scream obscenities at other drivers who infringe on your space (whether real or imagined).
Jay: Man that guy just cut you off.
Mark: That @#$% can't drive worth @#$%.
Jay: I see your traffic tourette's is getting worse.
by JJE March 6, 2008
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Religious Tourettes

An affliction most commonly with those who attend a religious congregation frequently, inwhich the person yells out affirmations of what the religious speaker is saying. It is found mostly in the christian religion.

Common Words and phrases yelled are hallelujah, amen, glory be with us, and praise jesus.
That woman keeps yelling hallelujah at the preacher... I think she has Religious Tourettes.
by Adam Hobbs October 19, 2008
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Touré

Toure has beautiful eyes that are super natural
He sees things in different dimensions

He see greatness in everyone and wants to see the best out of everyone
He had a ruff upbringing, but is not held back from it but uses it to help the people he can
Touré is a gift from God, an author, a super hero, and a word shifter.
I can’t believe that (Touré ) Grew up to be that guy? Wow... never would of thought.
Touré: A man that’s discounted by the world, but still took a chance in faith .
by Beautiful_Revelation September 16, 2019
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