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A truth known by actual experience or observation; something known to be true:
“Alex loves Bri more because it’s just a fact!!”
A fact by Sillyalex April 16, 2024

I Know For A Fact 

An introductory phrase used before an argumentative point is made to make your point seem valid, even though it most likely is not. Commonly seen as an immediate red-flag to someone who has no idea what they are talking about, and an early sign that what they are about to say has absolutely zero evidence to back it up.
I know for a fact that Barack Obama is a muslim, hates America, and is purposely trying to ruin our economy.
I Know For A Fact by On the real February 21, 2010

that could be a fact

When you're trying to play some one or if you really believe what their saying could be true, usually not the case, you say this to make someone feel real small.
Person 1: Yo, dem bul's just talkin all types of lala. They know they don't want non of this. Cause I'm the truth.
Person 2; damn young bul, that could be a fact...
that could be a fact by Finesse April 12, 2005

It's a Fact Card

The tactic of ending debate by loudly declaring one's own position as an indisputable "fact," thereby framing any further disagreement as irrational denialism. This move aggressively shuts down nuance by claiming the mantle of objective truth, often by cherry-picking a single statistic or a broadly accepted premise while ignoring context, interpretation, or counter-evidence. It's a power play to position oneself as the voice of reality and the opponent as a "fact-denier."
It's a Fact Card *Example: In a climate change discussion: "CO2 levels are rising. That's a fact card. If you disagree, you're anti-science." This ignores the nuanced debate about impacts, mitigation strategies, and economic trade-offs, reducing everything to a single, weaponized data point to foreclose all further conversation.*
It's a Fact Card by Abzugal February 3, 2026

As a matter of fact 

It means actually; in fact, in reality, in truth, as it happens, believe it or not, to tell the truth, in actual fact, in point of fact.
-Yes, As a matter of fact , I have started reading my copy of Harry Potter..

-Well, As a matter of fact , I was going to ask your permission to..
As a matter of fact by Joud October 17, 2013

as a matter of fact, it isn't 

The best response to a derogatory or sarcastic remark.
Vegeta: Is that okay?
Tien: As a matter of fact, it isn't!
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funflation 

The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets.
funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
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A US deep south term for an alligator. Usually used in the Cajun dialect.
Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
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Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
Throat Sweats by TacoFings420 April 23, 2024
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Being ignored by someone when making a statement or asking a question. Also known as blanked and turfed.
Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
aired by Pietro February 9, 2005
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piddlefart

verb. To waste time doing nothing.
Instead of doing my homework, I decided to piddlefart around for two hours.
piddlefart by Rene April 25, 2005
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