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Bon vivants

Bon vivants are people who live the good life and appreciate the finer things in life such as--good wine, the arts, parties, fine restaurants.
Claire and Holden are true Bon vivants. They are fond of the good life and finer things in love. Claire and Holden keep running into each other at the same parties. They both have the same circle of friends who are also bon vivants.
Bon vivants by Babydoll75 March 5, 2019
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bon vivant 

A person with a free spirit and happy disposition, who enjoys sensuous pleasures in life such as food and drink.
While the father was a steely autocrat, the son was regarded as a sort of bon vivant.
bon vivant by mewse March 8, 2004

Chubby Bon Vivant 

Loosely translated from French as "Chubby Good Liver".
Also a member of a rebellious, havoc-wreaking electro-rock band (The Chubby Bin Vivants). A fan of The Chubby Bon Vivants is known as a chubby.
Person 1: "Did you see that Chubby Bon Vivant last night?"

Person 2: "Yeah, the one who played at The Chubby Bon Vivants show?"

Person 1: "Yeah, that was rebellious and havoc-wreaking!"

Person 2: "What about that other Chubby Bon Vivant?"

Person 1: "Also rebellious and havoc-wreaking!"
Chubby Bon Vivant by Bon Vivant December 14, 2008

bon vivant 

A person who thinks he's a connoisseur in fine wine and delicate foods, when, in fact, his knowledge of food extends to memorizing the entire McDonalds menu.
If you want tips on fine dining, don't ask a self-acclaimed bon vivant. If you want tips on dipping sauces, on the other hand, then by all means, ask away.
bon vivant by someone named no one February 28, 2016

liquid lunch 

A lunchbreak comprised entirely of alcoholic beverages, and no food.
"With all the lay-offs that morning, it was rough. I hit the bar around the corner for a liquid lunch mid-day."
liquid lunch by Alexandra July 27, 2004
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Dunzo, a slang word for done/finshed. Made famous by the Laguna Beach cast.
This car is so dunzo. (Kristin's car breaks down.)
dunzo by Joey Pellet December 8, 2004
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ankle biter

Someone or something that bites your ankles.
To a postman, an ankle biter is often known as a dog.
To an adult, an ankle biter may be a toddler.
To hikers, an ankle biter is sometimes a tick.
And so on.
"Dang ankle biter took off my whole leg!!"
ankle biter by the sane maniac February 2, 2004
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