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A Harold 

Changing a prediction after the event has begun. An about face. Coined by the ESPN announcers during the 2006 Home Run Derby.
Half way through the horserace he pulled a Harold by picking the No. 6 horse to win.
A Harold by Derby Watcher July 11, 2006
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Doing a Harold Holt 

named after a former Australian Prime Minister who mysteriously disappeared while at a beach to never be seen again. When a person uses it in conversation, he/she is about to go off somewhere without giving any explanation as to why or where.
Davo said he was doing a Harold Holt, then he fucked off without saying where he was goin'
Doing a Harold Holt by Sosen March 20, 2011

Doing a Harold 

Doing a harold comes from Harold Holt, australian politician, went missing after swimming in Victoria
"Looks like yer mates doing a harold."
(leaving a party early)
Doing a Harold by Melbury September 4, 2009

doing a Harold? 

Australian slang for 'Going missing' Comes from Harold (Bolt) a classical conductor (I think!)
Hey Mate! Is your friend doing a Harold? (Bolted)
doing a Harold? by Patrick Bondy September 9, 2008

Do a harold 

I might do a Harold night and have a pizza.
Do a harold by Migraine 52 February 21, 2023
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pajama casual 

Pajama casual is a term used when working from home and preparing for a video conference. All business above the waist and your pajama pants down below.
We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.
pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020
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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
Word of the Day on October 13, 2026
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
Word of the Day on October 11, 2026
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
Word of the Day on October 10, 2026
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