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Something really basic, simple or "only the essential"/ something that isn't too complex, but good/works. Used mainly for PCs, but also for other things such as cars, other eletronics, houses/apartments, and also the playlist from Call of Duty: Black Ops
"I just bought a barebones pc"

"That car is very barebones"
"The apartament I live is pretty barenones, but I like it"
Barebones by BPTRY June 17, 2019
something that is in anyway very simple or "just the essentials", not complex. Mainly used for the computer type but also works for other stuff.
"he purchased a barebones pc"
"nothing but the barebones"
Barebones by BPTRY June 29, 2019

27 Barebones 

A tool for mastering the English language and writing like a civilized person. You may think you know all the rules of English, but you're probably just an idiot that needs to read "The 27 Barebones".
Willard: Alright guys, make sure you read "The 27 Barebones"!
27 Barebones by ishanthebeast February 12, 2012

Credence Barebone

Arguably the best character from fantastic beasts and where to find them.

Is also the most adorable cinnamon role, even though he has a less than glamorous haircut.

Most commonly shipped with Graves
"Omg did you see Ezra Miller as Credence Barebone in fantastic beasts!?"
"Yeah he's my favourite character!"

Baronesque 

"That was very Baronesque of you sir"

"Those Baronesque antics with get you in trouble some day boi"
Baronesque by Tinmantom June 20, 2007

bare bones 

describing an item that has only the most basic and necessary features to it; strictly functional; utilitarian
I looked into getting an upgrade for my cell phone, told the sales rep I just wanted something bare bones (i.e. a unit strictly for making/receiving telephone calls).

turns out that's impossible these days, since even the most basic phones have cameras and mp3 players as standard features now!
bare bones by Bungalow Bill September 10, 2006
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Soul digger

A man who dates women with the sole purpose of exploiting their time, energy, and labor while he sucks the joy and happiness from their lives.
"That guy's a soul digger. He'll expect you to work full time, but you'll be doing all the cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping, and childcare while he plays video games or watches TV."
Soul digger by anonymous November 11, 2026
Word of the Day on November 11, 2026

pod person 

A person pretending to be something they aren't, or an impostor. This is inferred because of the old alien movies where alien pods appear on earth and the "pod people" dispose of the humans and slowly reproduce the bodies, pretending to be humans.
The pod person was pretending to be my father, but I knew that he was an alien when he acted differently than my father ever would have.
pod person by Christopher M. May 9, 2005
Word of the Day on November 10, 2026
A dead drop is a location used to secretly pass items between two people, without requiring them to meet.

Spies have been known to use dead drops, using various techniques to hide the items and to signal that the drop has been made. Drug dealers use this as well.

A common place is to duct tape the item to the underside of a toilet cover in a public restroom.

A signal is sometimes used as well to indicate there is something to pickup, like a pile of stones in a certain formation. After checking the drop the signal is removed.
"The dead drop is the restroom toilet at the Gulf station at the corner of Commercial Ave. and Georges Rd."
dead drop by rubberroom July 23, 2008
Word of the Day on November 9, 2026

No Surprises Wedding

A "No Surprises Wedding," or NSW, is a wedding invitation designation that tells attendees that there can be no unplanned announcements, engagements, events or speeches at the wedding - all actions must be pre-approved by the couple. Anyone who performs an unapproved "surprise" will be asked to leave the wedding early.

This designation comes from Reddit, where so many stories of bad wedding behavior indicated a need to communicate expectations for the wedding behavior of attendees.
You are cordially invited to the nuptials of Brian and Tom on October 31 at noon.

Please note that this wedding is child-free (under 10) and a No Surprises Wedding (NSW). Reach out to wedding planner Sami Smith to request approvals or exceptions; please note that exceptions will be rare. Limited child care for under-10s will be available. All approvals will be noted and included in planning. Unapproved, or surprise exceptions, will result in guests being asked to leave.
Word of the Day on November 8, 2026
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