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Achimota ("Motown") 

Achimota- an esteemed and distinguished co-educational secondary school, located in the heart of Achimota-township in Accra, Ghana. Achimota is best defined in its Ivy League-style of secondary education, crème de la crème academic performance, selectivity in admittance , and renowned social elitism

Achimota has educated African and World leaders and as such , 3 of the 4 elected presidents of Ghana are alumni of the school. *

*as of 2009 See also :" Motown", "Akora"
Notable Alumni of Achimota ("Motown")

* Kwame Nkrumah (former Prime Minister of Ghana)

* Jerry John Rawlings (former President of Ghana)

* Edward Akufo-Addo (former President of Ghana)

* William Ofori Atta (Ghanaian Independence Leader)

* Alhaji Sir Dauda Jawara (first Head of State of The Gambia)

* Robert Mugabe (Zimbabwean President)

* John Evans Atta Mills (President of Ghana)
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ashikoki 

I had a girlfriend, she was an ashikoki expert
ashikoki by Mr. Pitoy March 10, 2013
The Ashiko were spiked claws that were worn on the feet. This helped the Ninja climb faster and more efficiently on their missions.
As well as a great climbing aid, ashiko could also be used in combat to deliver deadly kicks.
A guy with an amazing sense of humour, a great taste in cinema, and a hardcore gamer. Achilo is a guy that does not let others boss him around, and is always there for you when you need him. He is loyal, fun, and a great joker. He sometimes struggles with school work, but hey, that's life. He never lets it get him down though. If you want a good friend to be by your side, achilo is the right friend for you.
I wish that I could play minecraft with someone who's good at it. I know! Achilo!
achilo by Lochnessable June 10, 2021

achinoam 

Achinoam is shy but will open up once you get to know her. She's the type of girl who will do her best to make everyone feel welcome, even if she doesn't feel that way herself. She's beautiful inside and out, and nice even to those who have wronged her. If you ever meet an Achinoam hold on thought because you'll want someone like that in your corner.
guy #1: dude your friend was so nice

guy #2: oh yeah achinoam that's just how she is
achinoam by coolbeans677 June 16, 2020

Achiropita

Acheiropoieta (Medieval Greek: ἀχειροποίητα, "made without hand"; singular acheiropoieton) — also called Icons Made Without Hands (and variants) — are Christian icons which are said to have come into existence miraculously; not created by a human.

This a female name used in South Italy.

There are also some Italian festival in parts of Brazil where they celebrate Saint Achiropita.

(Pronounced Akiropìta)
She is Achiropita, she is not human, she is a miracle.
Achiropita by ARICHA November 22, 2021
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fache-couture 

French slang, which translated, means "bull's fashion" but basically equates to "hyper trendy" or overly trendy. Used when a person wishes to express distaste at the latest fashion trend/fad, because it seems that everyone has a certain item of clothing or is wearing it. This term is most frequently heard in Paris but is slowly spreading to other parts of France.
1. That Burberry scarf is so fache-couture.
2. That purple American Apparel hoodie is so fache-couture.
fache-couture by bkgmh46x0x March 18, 2008
Word of the Day on October 17, 2026
A slang term for GLP-1 medications(like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, etc.), usually referring to their appetite-killing, weight-loss, or “I forgot to eat” effects rather than the medical details.

Usage:
* Often casual, ironic, or meme-y
* Can imply effortless weight loss, suppressed hunger, or being “powered by pharmaceuticals”

Notes:
Not a brand name—just shorthand for the whole GLP-1 wave. Frequently shows up in online jokes, gym talk, and group chats where people pretend they’re *totally* doing it naturally.
“I’m not dieting, I’m just on that glippy.”
“Ever since the glippy hit, food feels optional.”
“That summer body? Yeah, glippy assisted.”
Glippy by Wild Stoner Appears December 14, 2025
Word of the Day on October 16, 2026

fauxstalgia 

Faux nostalgia. Faking old things in an attempt to recapture the feeling of times gone past, especially of technology that has passed.
Hipstamatic pictures, just like the vinyl-static added to digital recordings, is prime fauxstalgia
fauxstalgia by scotte61 December 16, 2010
Word of the Day on October 15, 2026

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
Word of the Day on October 14, 2026

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
Word of the Day on October 12, 2026
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