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like such as and

phrase used to relate specific examples to an overlying concept or idea in order to provide supporting evidence to that idea
Question: Recent polls have shown a fifth of Americans can't locate the U.S. on a world map. Why do you think this is?

Response: I personally believe that U.S. Americans are unable to do so because, uh, some people out there in our nation don't have maps, and uh I believe that our education like such as South Africa, and uh, the Iraq, everywhere like such as and I believe that they should our education over here in the U.S. should help the U.S., or er should help South Africa and should help the Iraq and the Asian countries so we will be able to build up our future for our children.
by Miss South Carolina October 1, 2007
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Skechers

An American shoe company that makes hideous sneakers which are worn only by the most awkward of the awkward.
Just when you thought Skechers couldn't get any uglier they come out with something to shut you up.
by contagion; July 12, 2009
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such is life

A phrase used when one tries to find a way to accomplish something that should be relatively easy, and finds the task overbearing due to outside influences.
At that point one might surrender, and choose to accept things as they are. This is NOT the same as giving up and is NOT associated in any way with acts of physical or mental abuse

An analytical or casual thought process used to define one's abililty to understand that some things cannot be changed by the human species, and therefore requires acceptance

casual frustration
I did all the right things, and they didn't work this time. Oh well, There's nothing else I can do. I'll get over it....... such is life........

I wish the flowers would last all year, but I understand that's the way nature works.....such is life.
by mjh01 September 14, 2008
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You're such a dumbledore

Using the wizard name from harry potter to call someone dumb.
"Why would you do something like that? You're such a dumbledore I swear."
by Elizapple August 8, 2016
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and such

A shortened version of "and such things", "and such other things" or "and such things as that". This is essentially a non-verbatim English equivalent of et cetera and can be used interchangeably.
1. Candy bars, and such, are not particularly nutritious.
2. I like modern furniture, like Swedish, Danish, and such.
3. Joe: Japanese car manufacturers are the best having won awards for engine, transmission, trunk space...
Kristi:...and such, but the real point is that...
by chango44 March 18, 2008
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Stuchka

The same as "stuka", only smaller and more compact.
"Hmmm, I can't seem to find a common function for these two stuchkas!"
by Asaf September 6, 2005
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spuche

a person most likely male who resembles a humming bird (such as the one on the back of a juice box) the word was said to be originated by the comedian paul scheer and is popular in Connecticut and surrounding states
this mainly describes some one with a big nose or other traits the resemble a humming bird mainly a nose representing a beak on a bird
ya so this little spuche punk tried to start a fight with me
by jaju baller June 26, 2008
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