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sense-making

(adj) something that makes sense.

Etymology: from German, translated directly into Germanized English.
Jack dumped Jill, and in a fit of rage Jill killed him. It was sense-making, really.
by Ami in Berlin December 13, 2012
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That does not make American sense.

Common American phrase dating back to the late nineteen-hundreds. Very classy but also popular thing to say. Critically dubbed "meta-nationalist". Can be adapted to other countries.
You: Doesn't look like there's anything going on here today; the library's empty.

Alex: What? That does not make American sense. The calendar said today was supposed to be the Club Meet.
by AllSeeingElephant June 11, 2024
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Oh that makes sense

What you say when you're proved wrong by a thousand different people.
Guy 1: X is actually Y
Everyone: *Provides a lot of proof that says otherwise*
Guy 1: Oh that makes sense
by personinsidethemachine January 16, 2021
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Well that makes sense

“I only text my friends when my fuckbuddy wakes up (I only care about him)” - “Well that makes sense
by Hajoon February 22, 2021
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