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Ballardian 

The Collins English Dictionary now carries a definition for ‘Ballardian’:

(adj) 1. of James Graham Ballard (born 1930), the British novelist, or his works (2) resembling or suggestive of the conditions described in Ballard’s novels and stories, esp dystopian modernity, bleak man-made landscapes and the psychological effects of technological, social or environmental developments.
Wow that novel by Ballard was very Ballardian (he said to the confused looking man who then had to look up what 'Ballardian' means on Urban Dictionary)
Ballardian by bjb3 September 22, 2018
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Collective name for inbred pale faces from the central England area of Banbury, united by their leader who rode in on a cock-horse.
That guy must be a Banburian, he is very strange looking.
Banburian by lordmountbatten February 5, 2010

baldurdash

Complete and utter rubbish. A posh way of saying something is bullshit.
Greg: “I have seven girlfriends!”

Pauline: “Baldurdash!”
baldurdash by Thedrunkdragon April 2, 2024

balbarian 

you want to touch my balbarians ? 😏
balbarian by manic7 April 21, 2024

church hurt 

church hurt is where you experience a degree of distance, pain, or judgement from your church community. Essentially, you are just unable to “find your place”. This is prevalent in the Christian community, but can be extended to other religions.
Now that I am an adult I am beginning to heal from the church hurt that was inflicted on me as a child.
Word of the Day on May 27, 2026
Huge. Surpassing normal expectations.
I was fishing with a Spinner Bait and a HONKIN pike came after it and hit it . Felt like a lawnmower running over a brick.
honkin by R. LaJoy December 26, 2005
Word of the Day on May 26, 2026