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awkward tent 

a physical sign recognizing that an awkward moment has occured, or warning that a supremely awkward moment may occur if you don't watch out. an awkward tent is made by raising both arms above the head, elbows bent and fingertips touching, forming a "tent" above you. once the awkward tent is made, it has been acknowledged that an awkward moment has indeed occured, and everyone in the room can get on with whatever they were doing.
"Guys, is it weird to get festering red hives. . . down there?" asked Polly, loudly and to the entire dinner table.
Everyone put up their awkward tents.
awkward tent by OmiOmi August 2, 2006

awkward tent 

When one "pitches a tent" in an unusual place generating an awkward situation.
I saw Josh jerking off in church last week. Talk about an awkward tent.
awkward tent by Sun-shine June 21, 2007

Akward Tent 

When a guy gets happy at a very akward time (i.e school) and creates an "akward tent"
Chick: Do you mind if i sit on your lap? there is no other place to sit.

Dude: ugh......ok

Chick: What is that?

Dude: um, akward tent
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fauxstalgia 

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pajama casual 

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We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.
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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.
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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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