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Passive Appropriate

To say something that in context is appropriate, but can be taken easily out of context to be made inappropriate.
Susie told me that I had a big package, and we know she wasn't talking about the box I was carrying; it was so passive appropriate!
Passive Appropriate by Julia Goulia November 13, 2019

Male appropriatism 

Changing a words use by covert male narcissists who seek to denigrate women
Dont you try to gaslight me with your male appropriatism your obviously seeking to denigrate me with your male company's 4 dollar words

Cleary you are a gum chewing leg lifting male who gives boys a bad name
Male appropriatism by Tonythetiler December 27, 2020

Urban Dictionary is not appropriate for all audiences 

look at some of the stuff on here!

appropriatist 

A person who constantly falsely accuses others of appropriating other people's cultures when they are not.
Brian: I can't stand Helen! Who does she think she is wearing that tunic? She's a white girl from Queens! She's trying to pass as someone from the Middle East or something. What a phony!
Lai: Um, Brian. She's into Paganism and tunics did originate in Europe. You are such an appropriatist! Are you going to give me shit because I'm from China and I use a fork?
appropriatist by von groovy June 10, 2017

Jesuit Appropriate 

The term coined by St. Xaiver students.

Usually means the appropriate-ness that is approved by St. X.
"At my end of the school year at St. X party, there will be games, food and dancing! But let's keep it Jesuit appropriate!!!"

Urban Dictionary is not appropriate for all audiences 

an awkward silence-inducing comment made in a conversation about the popular online dictionary.
thom: look at this website i came across last evening
ed: i've seen that, it's urban dictionary
jonny: hey colin, have you seen this?
colin: of course, it's my personal browser's homepage
phil: you know, urban dictionary is not appropriate for all audiences.
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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
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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
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piddlefart

Instead of doing my homework, I decided to piddlefart around for two hours.
piddlefart by Rene April 25, 2005
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