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what was described here earlier as dating culture. I can totally relate. its uncomfortable being forced into a game where both participants kind of apply to rules that they think are valid and true because we are taught to believe so. like, who defines how and why two people come together? so we make a shortterm effort in using nice flattering words, smile even if we don't feel like it, invest in flowers and food and hope we win? and thats it? we return to our lives telling our friends that "its official guys, he posted it on facebook" and fail to see that the real connection our souls are craving is not found in trying to be liked but in being true to yourself and being accepted.
"I don't want to date you. Our first date was horrible. It felt like a game. All i want is to calm down a little from the madness of modern life."
modern by Krkič April 18, 2019
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Descriptive of the increasingly large number of people who do not conform to the traditional values of man + woman = ok. Modern People tend towards being attracted to their own sex, or even both, in which case they are considered to be Thoroughly Modern People.

Symptoms of Modernity include overly tight/baggy clothes (boys/girls respectively), visible underwear, and publically being amorous with a member of the same sex.

Term was initially invented in the Birmingham area of the UK as a means of talking about suspected Modern People in close proximity without the subjects being aware of what was being discussed. Its growing popularity is rendering it useless in this regard.

See also: Modern People, Special Friends, or the short forms MP and SF
person A: modern alert!
person B: where?
person A: over yonder *points*
person B: haha modern as fuck mate
Modern by Ev0 December 28, 2005
Modern, in this respect, suggests a person, commonly a female, and more commonly of Sino-Asian lineage, who accepts, or at least doesn't readily condemn, Western ideals as they pertain to sociability, relationships, sex, and so on.
Often spoken in contrast to the more closed-minded, Traditional type.
Suzie is a modern Chinese girl. She's discovered the pleasures of sensuality, is open-minded about sex BEFORE love, and enjoys casual dating.
Modern by Tom Laoshi August 24, 2005
Someone who lives life on the forefront of high-fashion, exploring the nature of man (and man's body) with the appreciation of a woman.
I think that's the bassist's boyfriend, I've heard he's a bit modern.
Modern by Johnny Luke March 9, 2007
Describes one who is open to participating in free, positive, erotic expression with multiple partners of either sex; a festive environment where open sexuality is enjoyed and encouraged; orgiastic behaviour. Usually refers to the openly sexual enjoyments of a hip, bohemian or patrician class of people.
The Bay Area and L.A. have a large Modern community who enjoy frolicking wildly at Modern parties. "There's a hot Modern party happening on Saturday night." "I'd love to play with you, but I'm not feeling very Modern right now."
Modern by Myste November 8, 2006
im just trying to prove a point by putting this here, My online name is modern
WOAH, MODERN AND CLASSIC SONIC!
Modern by Modern the Sonic October 17, 2025
Modern (trying to prove a point)
WOAH MODERN AND CLASSIC SONIC
Modern by Modern the Sonic October 17, 2025
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Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.

Modified derivative of granola.
"I need more crunchy guys in my life. I'm so tired of dating preppy metrosexual assholes."

"I'm heading out to the crunchy store to pick up some fair trade chocolate and tea tree oil, do you need anything?"
crunchy by EBC July 11, 2007
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murderhobo 

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murderhobo by Loup&S September 9, 2021
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Whales are large and extremely difficult to close. Due to their immense size, they are highly sought-after.

A whale is typically identified at first by a whale hunter on the sales team, but often requires cross-discipline participation in order to close; this includes assistance from operations, engineering, creative, client success, and business development teams.
"Shit...the sales director chewed me out on the sales call this morning. He's totally pissed that I have nothing in my pipeline. I've been focused on this one whale for so long that I haven't had time to prospect for normal-sized deals."
Whale by FQ_GFY February 3, 2020
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Todd: He's just a concrete cowboy.
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hey let's get a drink of that?

go ahead
*takes drink* ugh wtf is that?

everclear & bepsi
fucking hobo loko eeessshh
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God Shot 

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God Shot by Imogen1564 February 25, 2011
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