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Bows Under 

English expression meaning to have more work that you can possibly deal with. It originated with the Royal Navy and referred to those times when a ship was caught in a severe storm or hurricane. This would require the crew member to work continuously, often for extended periods with little rest, to ensure the safety of the ship. During this time the ship would have green seas coming over the bows so that it appeared as if the bows were under water. When telling of the experience once they were back on shore, the sailors would refer to the ship as being 'bows under' and gradually the expression became associated with the excessive workload incurred at the time as well, so that having an excessive workload requiring continuous application to clear became known as being 'bows under'.

The expression came to be used within the Royal Dockyards to denote times when excessive workloads were experienced. One notable occasion being 1982 when, in response to the Argentine invasion of the Falkland Islands, the Royal Dockyards fitted out ships taken up from trade for Naval service in less than six weeks, Commercial shipbuilders said that this would take more than six months for each vessel, but by carrying out the work in less than a quarter of the time quoted by commercial shipbuilders the Royal Dockyards were 'bows under'.
"This is the first weekend off I've had in six weeks! We've been bows under!"
Bows Under by AKACroatalin March 18, 2015
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Bowser's Big Bean Burrito 

One of the most challenging levels in all of Mario Maker. A true test of skill that can only be beaten by a elite gamers. Legends say that obtaining the World Record for this level while blindfolded, will grant them the legendary item of spaghetti and meatballs.
But can you beat Bowser's Big Bean Burrito?

Bowser Revolution 

Communism. Straight up communism.

For context, in Mario Party 1-5, DS, 9, and 10, landing on a Bowser Space would yield one of several...less than admirable outcomes (stealing coins, stealing stars, forcing a rigged minigame, etc.), one of which is called Bowser Revolution.

When a Bowser Revolution event is pulled, the game takes every last coin from all players and divides them up equally between everyone, regardless if they had less or more coins prior to the event (hence the nickname).

Great for those lagging behind, infuriating for those with the coin lead.
Guy 1: *10 coins* Fucking Bowser...

Guy 2: *76 coins* Have fun~

*Bowser Revolution*

Guy 1: YAY COMMUNISM!!!

Guy 2: *one trip to eBay for a new controller*

So long gay Bowser 

When you grab someone by an appendage, spin them around, and then yeet them off into the distance.
He tried to punch me but I grabbed his arm and So long gay Bowser'ed him into a wall
So long gay Bowser by Red Sun June 6, 2019
eating a frosty while getting a blowjob
yo man i just got a blowsty it was delicious
blowsty by lawton&jennings January 11, 2011
When a person still acts the way they do even though they know what other people think of them.
Used in a negative way.

Messy or just doesn't care in a bad way.
Person A: Look at that bowsed kid over there.
Person B: Yeah his hair is so bowsed.
Bowsed by Froge#2221 June 20, 2021
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Plate of Brown 

A plate of brown consists of foods that have little to no nutritional value, and are typically deep fried. A true plate of brown will also be accompanied by a dark soda.
Wanna go to meal hall & grab a plate of brown?
Plate of Brown by Cheddar Craigson September 18, 2020
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Larpenomics

When finance content creators rent out fancy cars and flex cash to seem richer than they really are in order to promote and sell their “get rich quick” courses.
Andrew Tate has mastered the field of larpenomics
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Palmela Handerson 

Your hand that you masturbate with.
Girlfriend: What are you going to do for the next week while I'm on holiday?

Boyfriend: Have a visit from Palmela Handerson of course!
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x:"Girl your fit chewed today!"
Chewed by iod1o March 30, 2022
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Blue Movie 

A pornographic film.

The use of the word "blue" to refer to sexually explicit content was first recorded in Scotland in 1824. "Blue" meant "lewd" because prostitutes dressed in blue gowns.
I found your stash of blue movies under your bed.
Blue Movie by Shayde79 January 20, 2011
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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
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