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bystander effect

When witnessing a situation of an victim and 'incriminator', the degree of responsibility the witness has in helping the victim or stopping the 'crime' in progress. The degree of responsibility usually depends on three criteria; 1. Whether the victim is deserving of help, 2. The competence of the bystander, 3. The relationship between the bystander and the 'victim'. The bystander can intervene in usually two different ways; direct intervention, or, calling authorities.
I saw an old lady getting her purse taken by some thug, i just stood by and watched... later i felt confused and guilty. The feeling i felt could be described as the bystander effect
by stevo142 July 20, 2013
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brystmoreller

Eit finare ord for brystvorter. Brystmoreller eiger brystvorter. Vorter. Seriøst. brystVORTER. Ærleg talt. Ka e best, hm? Brystmoreller, ja.
Yowza! Du kan sjå eine brystmorellen til den bæra!
by Jan Banan Baboon January 15, 2004
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brostafa

Basically an extention of 'bro', which is an abbreviation for brother. Used when greeting another friend or comrad. It can replace words like brosef and brosky.

Appropriate mainly when you're jsut dickin' around with other bros.
Friend 1: Hey, what's going on ya dick!

Friend 2: Not a lot brostafa! Wanna get laid!

Friend 1: Right on!
by RC Wilson December 9, 2008
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Brustal

(adj) The condition of having a sore and burning ass after a day of "swamp ass" from eating spicy ethnic foods, like a doner kabob or Thai food.
Dude, I can't make it out tonight, I have brustal ass. I never should have had that street food after the strip club. I'm a total douche. How'd you guys keep your asses so clean?
by O'Brennan November 23, 2010
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bryta

Bryta's(Bri-ta)are usually strong willed, hilariously funny, and a kind friend.
If you happen upon a Bryta then you must beware of how much you laugh, for bryta's can make you laugh to death!

I you befriend a Bryta, then good luck, usually bryta's are not only strong willed, but super stubborn!
On the other hand, Bryta's are great friends to have and are absolutely stunning!
Bryta must be her name! She is so hilarious yet stunning!
by Yass_bff_b December 6, 2016
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Bryssa

Bryssa is fine ass Latina girl. She’ll blow your mind with her lil cut self. strong and encouraging tells you the truth no mater what.Very pretty and beautiful. She’s funny and keeps a positive act for ppl to see. Her smile is her makeup but she has it hard and doesn’t like it. She can be Bitch sometimes she’s there for you and she’s nice and loving to others. Any guy or friend is lucky to have her there with them.
Girl : have you seen Bryssa
Guy : yeah she’s something different
by Notyouman July 17, 2019
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bristal

Bristal
A kind hearted person that does not like to show a lot of emotion. She's very outgoing and cares a lot about her friends and family. She would try to do so much to not let people be sad. She has many friends but only talks to some. She is very beautiful and never gives up on herself.

Bristal is amazing
I was talking to Bristal earlier
Cool she's amazing right
Yeah she really is
by Pikachu_123 September 27, 2018
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