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We all laughed our ass off when we saw the dog Bowing in the grass. Loud screams were heard when Judy was lying there Bowing till the Dr. deliverd the baby.
bowing by anonymous January 4, 2004
Not all dudes are into bowing, but Matt and Kim do it after their wild bathroom romps.
bowing by Sea Gull July 31, 2018

Bowing Diplomacy 

A foreign policy that centers on a head of state bowing to other nations in order to get a better deal as their slave. Popularized by Donald Trump and the Republican party of the 21st century
Donald Trump initiated his doctrine of Bowing Diplomacy when he bowed to King Salman of Saudi Arabia.
Bowing Diplomacy by knunchunks August 29, 2018

bowing tiger hidden crouch 

When you decide to greet another person using the eastern bow instead of the western handshake. But since they're not worth putting strain on your back, you sneak in an ergonomically correct squat instead of a bow.
Person 1: Why are you squatting instead of shaking my hand?
Person 2: It's 2020 learn 2 bow. Handshakes and elbow bumps are a thing of the past.
Person 1: Looks more like a bowing tiger hidden crouch, but okay

Air Bowing 

term for string players bowing in the air (literally). It makes no sound but gives the appearance that the person is playing.
When I got lost on the second page of the orchestra piece, I was air bowing until I could pick it up again.
Air Bowing by ╬AF╬ June 18, 2009

air bowing 

Imitating the actions of playing a violin, to signify lack of sympathy with, and rejection of, whining.
Claire was going on and on about what a hard life she has, and I could only shut her up by air bowing and saying, "My heart pumps lumpy custard for your troubles, Claire."
air bowing by Father Ignatius June 19, 2009
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The phenomenon where adults salivate at children's toys
Every time I walk into the toy aisle, I catch myself kidulting over the latest action figures and LEGO sets!
kidulting by Emotional Cruiser October 12, 2025
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British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”

Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
According to the boffins downstairs, the murderer used a serrated blade.
Boffin by Agnon February 11, 2023
Word of the Day on October 3, 2026

Pee Calculus

When you have to pee in a movie but don’t want to miss anything, and must do the following mental equation: will the amount I have to pee cause enough discomfort to diminish my attention capacity for the remainder of the movie to an extent which is greater than the amount of the movie I would miss by making a mad dash to the restroom.
I saw Satantango last night, wonderful film but by the 5th hour I had to start doing pee calculus.
Pee Calculus by anorlondo October 1, 2026
Word of the Day on October 2, 2026
Literally "dirty" pronounced with a West Indian accent. Can also have a positive connotation, for example Sean Paul's album title "Dutty Rock".
"The girl is pretty but she corrupt and dutty!"

or, in a positive usage:

"Booya! That freestyle was dutty!"
Dutty by J Hall April 3, 2003
Word of the Day on October 1, 2026
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