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Pull an Alex

Common term used in universities in Cape Town (especially UCT law faculty) To skip, bail on, or show up late to something, especially when it’s expected that you should be there. Often used when someone is known for consistently not pitching up.
“I might pull an Alex tomorrow and not go to class.”
“Don’t wait for him, he’s probably pulling an Alex.”
“I said I’d come, but I might pull an Alex.”
by RollCallGhost March 19, 2026
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A term used to refer to a large amount of (presumably important) information being permanently lost.
P1: did you hear about imgur banning porn? It's the burning of the Library of Alexandria over there
by moosetwin April 24, 2024
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divided by nox united by alex

"divided by nox united by alex"
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