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Birkenstocks on the ground 

The presence of the popular sandal at an event or gathering. The preferred footwear for hippies, lesbians, old people and preppies.
"There were plenty of Birkenstocks on the ground at the Berkeley alumni reunion."

Birkenstocks 

Sandals worn by liberals, women in Vermont, and for some unknown reason, evangelical youth pastors trying to appeal to young adherents of Christianity.
Pastor Mike has a goatee and wears Birkenstocks--he looks like a pothead for Jesus when in reality his only addictions are online porn and energy drinks.
Birkenstocks by Gary Vitalis February 24, 2007

birkenstocks 

The gym teacher wore birkenstocks to the sleepover.
birkenstocks by T-Dog Jenkins January 23, 2005

Birkenstocks 

guy 1: Uhh Uhh... I take r-rubber bands around my t-shirt and stick it in my-
guy 2: Tie Dye?
Guy 1: Yes! Uhh... These are the ugly sandals that lesbians wear
Guy 2: Uhh... Birkenstocks!
*Crowd laughs*
Birkenstocks by ♥🗺☠ May 21, 2021

Birkenstocks 

Insanely comfortable shoes. Sandals or clogs are the typical occurence, however they do produce various other types. Worn by hippie and prep alike, lauded for their comfort by all. Everyone should own at least one pair.
Dude, I'm having feet orgasms right now due to my Birks!

Me too!
Birkenstocks by 'rado December 13, 2004

Birkenstocks (birks) 

berk - in - stoks

A brand of sandals known for their distinctive sole-patterning and arch support. Popluar for comfort and practicality, they are worn in all walks of life, but have a special place in lesbian culture as the "official" footwear of dykes worldwide.

* Wearing birks does not make you a lesbian--they are after all just sandals. But if you feel like waving a flag, a pair never goes awry.

** Maitenance: Seal the cork with contact cement to prolong life. You can get them re-corked and re-soled for less than half the original cost, so they can concieveably last forever.
"Hey, sweet Birkenstocks (birks). You don't break them in, they break you in."

"Hey, sweet Birkenstocks (birks). When did you come out?"
Birkenstocks (birks) by mme bovary August 28, 2006
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fauxstalgia 

Faux nostalgia. Faking old things in an attempt to recapture the feeling of times gone past, especially of technology that has passed.
Hipstamatic pictures, just like the vinyl-static added to digital recordings, is prime fauxstalgia
fauxstalgia by scotte61 December 16, 2010
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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
Word of the Day on October 13, 2026
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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
Word of the Day on October 10, 2026
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