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Bora Bora 

A phrase, commonly used amongst backpackers, to make someone immediately change the language of their conversation into English, so it may be understood by everyone in a international gathering of people. The phrase was first used on the French Polynesian Island Bora Bora, which it also is named after.
Sven (in Swedish) : Jag gillar verkligen ost!
Greta ( Also in Swedish): Jag med! Men bara så länge osten är miljövänlig!

Jimmy: Bora Bora!

Sven: Oh, sorry we were just talking about how Greta really likes smelly farts!
Bora Bora by Smetig December 28, 2019

Bora Da Bora 

The welsh equivalent of the common internet term *facepalm.

Used in circumstances when a subject:
1) Does something stupid or unnecessary
2) Does not get a blatant joke or conversation (or understand sarcasm)
3) Is Jamie Argyle
Person A- Check out the remix to this song

Persona B- I love it! That dubstep guy is great, I love all his other remixes too!

Person A- BORA DA BORA
Bora Da Bora by Velociraptor Jesus October 6, 2012

Bora Karaca 

Bora is the unofficial 6th member of the band tally hall and a friend of the guys. He sports a orange tie which would have been seen in concerts if tally hall didn’t have a indefinite hiatus. He officially belongs to a band called cojum dip.
Person A: who’s your favourite tally hall member
Person B: Bora Karaca
Bora Karaca by Funky hall January 6, 2022

Bora uhai 

This is a Kenyan slang sheng borrowed from the Swahili language meaning nothing matters more than life. It is commonly used when things don't work out as planned or expected.

In some cases, it's used to as a polite way of telling somebody to mind their business.
Pinchez: Maze dem yangu ameleft.

Kevo: Wah, iza bro.

Pinchez: Bora uhai, sindio?

Kevo: Kabisa.
Bora uhai by UleMsee August 2, 2018
the truth. often known as a waker of dreams. ancient legend speaks of one who walks with insight and sees things for what they are.
The way that professor spoke about religion was eye-opening, he was like a bora. psychic
bora by spokenlegend May 29, 2009

Tinisha Bora 

The most amazing girl you will ever meet. She is so gorgeous and very nice too. Can sometimes be a brat. But it's ok because it's Tinisha!!! I love Tinisha
Person 1: "Dude did u see her?"
Person 2: "Ya man, she's such a Tinisha Bora"
Tinisha Bora by Bestieessss May 16, 2017
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pajama casual 

Pajama casual is a term used when working from home and preparing for a video conference. All business above the waist and your pajama pants down below.
We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.
pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020
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funflation 

The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets.
funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
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Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
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Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
Throat Sweats by TacoFings420 April 23, 2024
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Being ignored by someone when making a statement or asking a question. Also known as blanked and turfed.
Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
aired by Pietro February 9, 2005
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