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buffering 

That stupid annoying fucking shit that delays viewing of pleasurable video entertainment via the internet. RealPlayer grossly exploits this atrocity of humanity.
"Buffering . . . "
buffering by mikeschneider May 23, 2006

buffering 

The short break(s) a dude takes during sex to make sure he doesn't get too excited and blow his load.

(Usually in an effort to make sure she comes first)
DUDE: (stops or slows down during intercourse)
GIRL: What happened?
DUDE: It's alright darling, I am buffering...
buffering by Appelby October 20, 2009

Buffering 

Buffering refers to that period of time that you lost previous to when you suddenly become aware you are now not doing anything. This is your brain trying to load normal function and cognition whilst enhanced or debilitated by mind altering drugs. The time you were buffering will be unbeknown to the bufferer and they will then continue with a new task or indeed the original task.
Guys what was i doing? I seem to have been buffering...I'll rack up the next line then!
Buffering by Little Face December 12, 2014

EveryDay I'm Buffering 

It's when your internet connection is so slow that when trying to watch a video it is buffering.
Teacher: Kids lets watch the news update online!
Kids: Yay!
(Teacher loads page)
Kid 1: Aww it's buffering!
Kid 2: Everyday I'm Buffering! (Starts dancing)

Brain buffering

The slow thinking process of morons.
Everytime I ask John for an answer he seems to be brain buffering like for ever.
Brain buffering by superbloke April 28, 2010

buffering 

A computer term, means to temporarily store data in an area or device
Suzy was listening to the radio over the internet when it stopped playing. She looked at the program and it said "buffering".
buffering by KrrazyM July 29, 2005
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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
Word of the Day on October 15, 2026

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
Word of the Day on October 14, 2026

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
A US deep south term for an alligator. Usually used in the Cajun dialect.
Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
Word of the Day on October 12, 2026

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
Word of the Day on October 11, 2026
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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