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Barium
A science reference meaning bad ass.
The chemical symbol for Barium is Ba. Bad ass is also known as BA. Therefore Barium = Bad ass.
The chemical symbol for Barium is Ba. Bad ass is also known as BA. Therefore Barium = Bad ass.
Barium by Bought for a Song January 19, 2008
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barium • barium enima surprise • bariumetric pressure • bromine barium • Bargument • barima • babium • Balium • banium • Barbument
barium enima surprise
During a barium enima procedure the patient can no longer hold the barium within theirselves and it explodes out of their anus and covers the xray technician in a wonderful surprise
The doctor threw up when his technician received an uncommonly high barium enima surprise in the face.
barium enima surprise by sevenducksuited March 14, 2010
bromine barium
Friend 1: have you watched bromine barium?
Friend 2: What's that?
Friend 1: Its the chemical formula for Breaking Bad! How stupid can you be?
Friend 2: Chill out man.
Friend 2: What's that?
Friend 1: Its the chemical formula for Breaking Bad! How stupid can you be?
Friend 2: Chill out man.
bromine barium by bankshater February 25, 2022
Barnum Statement
A Barnum Statement is a phrase used by conmen (for example a psychic) to try and make people think they have some deep insight into their psychology or life.
They are also commonly used in horoscopes
Barnum Statements are statements which most people will agree with, regarding themselves, while not realizing that almost every other person will also agree with them regarding their own lives
examples are:
"you have a good sense of humor, but not everyone sees it"
"you tend to think about things before taking action"
"You have had some major challenges in your life"
"you recently had a disagreement with someone you care for"
They are also commonly used in horoscopes
Barnum Statements are statements which most people will agree with, regarding themselves, while not realizing that almost every other person will also agree with them regarding their own lives
examples are:
"you have a good sense of humor, but not everyone sees it"
"you tend to think about things before taking action"
"You have had some major challenges in your life"
"you recently had a disagreement with someone you care for"
"The psychic told me that I was quite intelligent, but other people dont always see it"
"Sounds like she was just feeding you a Barnum Statement"
"Sounds like she was just feeding you a Barnum Statement"
Barnum Statement by DutchCappedCrusader June 12, 2014
barnum effect
The tendency to accept certain vague or worthless information as true, such as character assessments, horoscopes, psychic predictions and/or exaggerated claims.
Your horoscope: You have encoutered numerous challenges the last week as well as minor financial difficulties recently. If you take your time on your next major task, you shall be recognized for your hard work and motivation and a promotion may be in the midst. Example of Barnum Effect.
barnum effect by D Spurgeon September 24, 2005
Break Barnum
When you have a normal life with a loving husband and two kids, but you decide to exchange it in your early middle age for a traveling circus life of failed business ventures, and monthly domestic violence incidents with the local white trash king who has sired half the illegitimate children in town, including your own new baby daughter.
My wife and I had a pretty good life, until she decided to Break Barnum, and live with the local man whore in a shithole apartment above his rat infested restaurant.
Break Barnum by arnie123 January 4, 2019
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Respectfully
Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.
After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
Word of the Day on September 26, 2026
You met me at a very Chinese time in my life
Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."
You met me at a very Chinese time in my life by Sus Chad September 21, 2026
Word of the Day on September 25, 2026
crunchy
Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.
Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.
Modified derivative of granola.
Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.
Modified derivative of granola.