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Bossette 

An empowered female who empowers others and guides those around her to level up; consistent, unstoppable, fierce and fearless. More than a title, it's an attitude, a lifestyle and a force to be reckoned with.
She is always on top of her game, like a true bossette.
Bossette by @bossette.aus November 21, 2018
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pay the cost to be the boss 

pay the cost to be the boss — These are watch words for people IN THE STRUGGLE. No success comes without SWEAT EQUITY and with that work comes the privilege of OWNING THE HEAD OF THE TABLE.

These words were featured in songs by both B.B. King and James Brown as explanations both of the work it takes to be at THE TOP OF YOUR GAME and the privileges afforded to one in that position.

Swagger comes as a result of THE GRIND.
1) Nobody gives you NOTHING; you gotta pay the cost to be the boss!!!!

2) Lyrics Sung by B.B. King:

“ You gotta be crazy, baby
Just gotta be out of your mind
As long as I’m payin’ the bill

I’m payin’ the cost to be the boss…”

3) Lyrics sung by James Brown:

“Paid the cost to be the boss
Paid the cost to be the boss
I’ve Paid the cost to be the boss

Look at me

know what you see
See a bad mother
Look at me

Know what you see
See a bad mother

Paid the cost to be the boss
Paid the cost to be the boss

Look at me

Know what you see
See a bad mother

Huh…”

I'M the boss 

What a 4 year old said to his Dad, after hearing that phrase from him many times.
The little kid was asserting himself when he said 'I'll show You who's the boss around here; I'M the boss, loudly.
I'M the boss by Starchylde May 25, 2016

Boss Fountain 

The large source of health, ammunition, magic, etc. found directly before a boss fight.
Matt: Dude, why is there suddenly so much ammo in this room?

Rob: I'm near the end of the level. It's probably the boss fountain.
Boss Fountain by omegaAngel July 20, 2013
Boss City brand is a subsidiary of Thirty Thousand Days.

Boss City is a clothing line that primarily focuses on comfortable retro classic street wear. The name Boss City is slang for the city of Boston, but our collection will hold universal designs and phrases paying homage to all cities across the globe. The inspiration for these designs comes from understated athletics, urban city life, and the elements of Hip Hop and Rock & Roll. All garments are made out of superior quality goods to give longevity and comfort.

Everyone is given at least one defining moment in life to make their mark. This line was created to inspire you, may you never back down and always work hard towards your dreams.
Boss City We Run Bos
Boss City by Boss City Bird February 14, 2012

barn boss 

The cons who kept order on the old time prisons were called barn bosses.
Leroy the stomper, is barn boss over the bean field camp.
barn boss by I, Wreckerrr October 10, 2016
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Frothability 

The measure of an emotional and over zealous consumer in an upwardly charging market, also known as a bull market. It's characterized by rising asset prices, increased investor confidence, and favorable growth in the markets, bro.
The frothability was evident as over-zealous consumers eagerly engaged in bidding wars, driving property prices to unsustainable levels reminiscent of previous speculative bubbles.
Frothability by cptn.kagaroo1 January 26, 2024
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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
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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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