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I'll be ready in 5 minutes 

The validation of Einstein's theory of relativity, in which the concept of five minutes is infinitely elastic, and feminine.
"I'll be ready in 5 minutes" she liked to say, and he knew he could relax for at least an hour.

in 5 minutes 

A phrase said by people in hopes to shut you up about asking them when something will happen. 99% of the time, the anticipated event doesn't happen in 5 minutes. It often doesn't even happen in 15 minutes.
At 3:10 PM
Person 1: When the hell are you getting here? This was scheduled for 3:00 PM!
Person 2: In 5 minutes.
Person 1: OK.
***20 minutes later***
Person 1: It's been way more than 5 minutes, what the hell are you doing?
Person 2: hold on! Why are you so impatient?
Person 1: Because you told me you'd be here in 5 minutes!
in 5 minutes by lordcg January 8, 2018

Gay in 5 Years 

This occurs when a guy denies the fact that he is gay (to himself and everyone else) for some time. Usually seen on conservative college campuses. These types have a flair for fashion, usually pop their pink Lacoste collars and take the time they spend in college to "date" chicks, but once they leave and spend a few years in the big city, they come out with their rainbow flags a waving.

Most people around the gay in 5 years guy know he is gay and expect to see him with a teal Jetta and Diesel manpurse at the 5 year class reunion.

The gay in 5 years guy loves MySpace and drink cosmos. He also exaggerates his likeness for women.
Gay in 5 Years by geniusH August 4, 2006

I'll be there in 5 minutes 

Phrase | You actually say I'll be there in 5 hours

be there in 5

When friends are 30 min late and you text them, they reply “Be there in 5”. 🤣🤣
Are you guys here yet? “Be there in 5”.

Leaving in 5 

A blatant lie made by someone who clearly still hasn't showered, eaten, or gotten changed yet. This person will probably not show up within an hour.
Kieffer Orszulak: leaving in 5
Me: cut the shit dude
Leaving in 5 by Cody Dias June 2, 2015
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NYC people who migrate north to Quahog, RI to see the leaves in the fall.
New York and everyone from there can fornicate themselves with an iron stick.
leafers by ss++ February 8, 2005
Word of the Day on September 27, 2026

Respectfully 

Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.

After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
Word of the Day on September 26, 2026

You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things.
Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."
Word of the Day on September 25, 2026
Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.

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
Word of the Day on September 24, 2026
A group of people, typically women, searching through someone’s digital footprint in order to find more information about that person.
Susie wasn’t sure if her new Hinge match was a creep, so she assembled Galantir and they found out he used to post slurs on gaming forums.
Galantir by Ge-sus September 22, 2026
Word of the Day on September 23, 2026

murderhobo 

In a tabletop game, a murderhobo is a player who murders NPCs indiscriminately. This is normally derogatory, referring to a player who totally ignores quests, dialog, backstory, trade, world building etc.

The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.
DM: The sad little orphan girl tugs at Steve's trenchcoat to get his attention, and ask for help saving her pet dog from...
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
murderhobo by Loup&S September 9, 2021
Word of the Day on September 22, 2026
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