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Ethic-cleansing

Ethic-cleansing (V)
(Eh-thick-klen-sing)

The act of rationalizing common actions, behaviors, phraseology, grooming patterns or gestures that are historically tied to the oppression of "the other".

Synonymous with sane-washing. It is the intentional or unintentional act of normalizing what is commonly understood to be in connection with one specific moment in history.
Try as you might, but citing Chaplin's style is in fact ethic-cleansing the "Adolph" stache.
by ReaganlnTheMoney January 26, 2025
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Austrian Cleaning Crew

Inviting a homeless man inside then forcing them at cock point to pole dance in a skimpy maid outfit till you finish
My 6 year old nephew was bored so I showed him a Austrian Cleaning Crew
by Indian Blowhole April 12, 2025
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Window Cleaning

To play the Ukulele in a humorous or cheeky way, such that it resembles George Formby's comedy song 'When I'm Cleaning Windows'.
"The comedian took out his ukulele--and before we knew it, he was window cleaning for the crowd."
by EllisTheOdd July 13, 2025
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Jahn Cleansing

When someone Goons on Yo Butt.

"How about I Goon on Yo Butt" - Jahn, 2025
if you don't shut yo mouth imma give you a Jahn Cleansing
by Fluffy4Skin July 21, 2025
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Austrian Cleaning Crew

An Austrian Cleaning Crew is when you hire a male stripper to dress as a slutty maid and clean your house.
My cousin’s 13th birthday was boring so I hired an Austrian Cleaning Crew for her.
by Mafoohoo April 27, 2025
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PG clean

Used to mean to keep things in kid friendly range, usually PG or under.
Oh no, gotta keep it PG clean or we will end up on Good Morning America!
by U S E R N A M E April 29, 2025
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Gatsby Clean

A superficial or hurried method of cleaning a space by hiding clutter in closets, under furniture, or out of sight in order to give the appearance of tidiness—typically done to impress guests or visitors. Inspired by the extravagant yet carefully staged appearances in The Great Gatsby
I didn’t have time to deep clean before the dinner party, so I just did a Gatsby Clean—shoved the laundry in the closet and wiped down the counters.
by Hehebene June 3, 2025
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