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backburner

used to describe a boy or girl of slight interest who isn't exactly qualified to date at the moment, but may come in handy later. thus one places them on the "back burner," keeping them warm (subtle flirting, etc.), until you're ready to chow down (i.e. date, talk, hang out with when one has nothing else to do, etc.)
"Yea Tom is acting like a dick tonight, but I have Joe on the backburner, I think I'll give him a call."
by Melissa C. January 4, 2008
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dial it back

It means to reduce the strength or intensity of something.
eg It was very hot in my home, so I dialled back the heating system.

eg Tom is very angry, and his friend says 'Hey, Tom, dial it back a bit'.
by mario66chef December 7, 2013
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karmic backlash

When things go smoothly for a period of time and you're enjoying life, karma finds its way back to you and fucks things up.
I had the best November but I'm getting karmic backlash and December is turning out to be such a drag.
by Yana TV January 21, 2009
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backdoor shenanigans

Term used to describe homosexual intercourse.
Trent often partakes in backdoor shenanigans with as many men as he can find.
by omg i am wtf uber November 5, 2006
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bachelor's handbag

A supermarket bought rotisserie chicken in a handy plastic carry bag. Popular with the single man attempting to cook for extended family
Steve knew his niece and nephew loved a home cooked meal, so he picked up a bachelor's handbag and a tub of pasta salad
by NzChippy October 17, 2021
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Bachelor Wash

A quick soap-free rinse of a plate, cup, or utensil which had recently been used. This is most useful for low-oil, water based, or dry foods. Wiping with a paper towel will usually remove residual food particles missed by the bachelor wash.
1. Since we were out of coffee cups, I bachelor washed the ones from breakfast and filled them up.

2. After a quick bachelor wash, the drinking glass went back in the cupboard.

3. I didn't want my date to think I was a pig, so I bachelor washed the dishes and tossed them in the cupboard.
by wozdog July 15, 2009
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Backrooms

The Backrooms are a concept first showcased in a post on 4chan, where one user described a realm made up of nothing but infinite, empty, interconnected rooms with horrible yellow wallpaper and loud fluorescent lights. The concept has now been expanded upon and revamped numerous times over.

The Backrooms, in general, are a series of liminal spaces designed to evoke a feeling of eeriness and nostalgia. They are designed to be a form of psychological horror, with the emptiness and eerie feelings as the main point of the Backrooms. They take elements from everyday life, things that one would not ordinarily pay attention to, and takes them out of context to create something uncanny. Something empty. They are designed to feel surreal, dream-like. Often, the structure and physical design of these liminal spaces are completely nonsensical, as if they were not deliberately made, which, of course, only adds to the psychological horror of the Backrooms.

If you'd like a more in-depth explanation, take a look at Solar Sands' video on YouTube on the subject, titled, "Liminal Spaces".

There's also a Fandom site for the Backrooms, at backrooms.fandom.com.
Oh, look! It's Level 37 of the Backrooms!
by ParallaxAstro December 8, 2022
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