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Japing

The act of dehumanizing a group of people by using a broad, often derogatory term to characterize them, with the intent of reducing or eliminating empathy toward that group.
Etymology: Derived from the term "Jap," a historically offensive slang used primarily during World War II to refer to Japanese people in a derogatory manner. The verb "japing" extends this root to describe the broader act of using reductive or dehumanizing language against any group, reflecting the original term's connotation of prejudice and oversimplification.
"The politician's speech was criticized for japing Mexican immigrants, painting them as a monolithic threat to society by calling them wetbacks."
by tennis baller October 13, 2025
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Fountain Jewing

When you are using the Soda fountain at a fast-food restaurant and keep refilling the cup as you drink it, all while standing in front of the machine and hogging it.
Fabian: Yo dawg can you stop fountain jewing? You are holding up the line!
Tyler: Sorry man, I'm thirsty.
by FScottFitzgayreld September 30, 2018
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Mary Jein

The Most badass person on this Earth. She never sits in the subway cuz she’s too badass for that. She drinks coffee before bed cuz she doesn’t give a shit cuz she badass man..
Octy: Why don’t ya sit down, man?

Mary Jein: Cuz I’m badass man
Octy: Fukman
by MaryJein November 13, 2019
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Stephanie Jedinak

by I love Stephanie April 30, 2022
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Deacon Jelinek

The finest of deacons. Sense of humor. Presides over a freshman religion class. Unknown relation to Jallen and Krotec.
You want to be in Deacon Jelinek's class.
by Spuds33 September 12, 2022
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Sloe Jevin

To be demoted twice in quick succession
Did you hear about that English buck that used to play for Swinford? He pulled a Sloe Jevin and got relegated with Claremorris as well
by Joe Slevin September 13, 2022
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To Do A Jevin

To forget to share your screen in a zoom meeting but act like you have shared your screen.

Named after Professor Jevin West at the University of Washington who does this all the time.
Coined by Professor Carl Bergstrom in class.
"Can everyone see my screen, I do not want to do a Jevin." Professor Bergstrom
by EwanMcGod October 19, 2020
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