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spiral staircase

(n.) a staircase that spirals round, with turning steps.


Idiom to describe a situation where the next step is not always clear, and a large amount of training in doing this is required.
This project has become something of a spiral staircase.
by Kung-Fu Jesus May 5, 2004
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shame spiral

A phenomenon that occurs when one is not only ashamed of something, but *ashamed* that one is ashamed, resulting in an endless decrease in self-confidence, and an exponential increase in self-loathing.
Not only do I hate that I'm gay, but I hate that I hate that I'm gay! I'm caught in a fucking shame spiral!
by Throckmorton March 10, 2008
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Spurlocked

To be unceremoniously canned for failing to meet the terms of your employment using unsuitable tactics.
"better watch out lest you get spurlocked"
by StarfishKiller October 15, 2019
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going spiral

The exact opposite of "going viral." Occurs in a manner akin to Sisyphus attempting to push a boulder up a hill only to have it roll down again and again, endlessly. Use "going spiral" to describe endless striving that yields no results in spite of one's best efforts.
Even my best stories will never go viral. I'm doomed to a life of "going spiral," always circling the drain.
by Spiral-Sisyphus November 13, 2020
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spurtle

Michty thats a huge spurtle you've there Hamish. I bet the wee woman loves it.
by spud August 14, 2003
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Spraleigh

Nickname for Raleigh, North Carolina.
Sprawl + Raleigh = Spraleigh.
Bro1: Uggh Daniel supposedly lives in Raleigh but google maps says it's a 45 minute drive.
Bro 2: That's Spraleigh for you...
by SirBlondie December 22, 2008
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Upward Spiraling Pigtail

A donut move by which a car, already moving straight ahead at high speed, begins to spin while still moving in the same general direction.
"This is the upward spiraling pigtail!"

"Why is it called that?"

"I don't know!"
by montypark March 14, 2009
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