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retroactive abortion

a legal medical procedure for the taking of ones life regardless of their age.
Joe is such a loser and disliked by so many people that he is the perfect candidate for a retroactive abortion.
by tellitizaman September 10, 2010
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Retro-mation

An animation style were the animator make his/her animated cartoon emulate silent films of the 1890s-1930s.Or the animated cartoon emulates old film stock from 1940s-1970s.Other forms of Retro-mation may also be made to have a grainy appearance to emulate the classic era of film in Hollywood from the 1930s-1960s. Not all Retro-mation needs to be in black and white but it adds a Nostalgic effect to the cartoon.
This style is very common in Flash Animation.
The Vaudeville cartoons are examples of Retro-mation
by ian May 13, 2005
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retroflect

The act of mentally reflecting on the past and the cultural influences of that particular time. One can retroflect on any decade or time that was important or special to them.

The memories and mental images that we have entwined with the cultral influence of that given time.

Retroflection involves the way modern cultural trends reflect those of past times and decades.
While driving down the road, Aerosmith's Sweet Emotion came on the radio and I retroflected back to Prom Night.

Cartoon retroflection causes me to sing the Banana Splits' song "tra la la," while it may cause my older son to sing "Scooby Dooby Doo, where are you," and my middle son to sing, "GO GO Power Rangers," and my youngest to sing "Sponge Bob Square Pants.....Sponge Bob...Square Pants!"
by Kellie Ouzts April 19, 2008
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retroactive love

Mikey: Man, why don't you just get over her. It's been 3 weeks since you broke up and you barely seemed to like her.
Ezekiel: Not sure, Mike. It must be retroactive love.
by antonius January 15, 2004
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Retrocrush

A love of pop culture, especially 60's or 70's era, as well as an appreciation for camp. See Retrosexual.
"I heard Mark bought the complete Brady Bunch series on DVD. Is he gay?" "No, he just has a total retrocrush."
by logo September 21, 2005
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Retrolete

Someone who is not typically physically active, but enjoys sporting modern athletic apparel to give a fit and engaged appearance.
Did Tammy just get back from working out, she's been in spandex for the last half hour," Jon inquires. To which Jason responds, "No, Tammy is quite the retrolete and just likes that look.
by Swissmister June 15, 2010
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Retro-Logic

Gathering or inventing facts and information to support what you already believe.

Finding supporting evidence AFTER you've made up your mind already, in an attempt to impose your opinion as fact.
He's been a MIAMI HEAT fan since 02', If you ask him why he'll say "Lebron". Retro-Logic
by Mykie G July 12, 2010
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