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innocent bystanders 

1. Someone who was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
2. Members (currently 12) of a popular group blog of the same name.
1. The evil-doers drove a car through a crowd of <i>innocent bystanders</i>.

2. Innocent Bystanders welcomes all races, creeds and orientations to comment.

bystander 

A person who is standing near and sees something that happens, without being involved in it.
Several innocent bystanders were hurt when the two gangs attacked each other.
bystander by ElektroNick May 2, 2006

bystander effect 

When witnessing a situation of an victim and 'incriminator', the degree of responsibility the witness has in helping the victim or stopping the 'crime' in progress. The degree of responsibility usually depends on three criteria; 1. Whether the victim is deserving of help, 2. The competence of the bystander, 3. The relationship between the bystander and the 'victim'. The bystander can intervene in usually two different ways; direct intervention, or, calling authorities.
I saw an old lady getting her purse taken by some thug, i just stood by and watched... later i felt confused and guilty. The feeling i felt could be described as the bystander effect
bystander effect by stevo142 July 20, 2013

bystander 

A person who stands by In an argument or issue. Usually the weak one.
Stranger 1: Shut up!
Stranger 2: No you shut up!

Bystander: (Thinks) " I'm not part of that."
bystander by The gamer DUDE February 18, 2017

Bystander 

Connor is being such a bystander
Connor is the definition of bystander
Bystander by B_ananananas January 27, 2021

innocent bystander 

The act of sitting on one's hand for 20 minutes to make it go numb, and proceeding to jerk off someone else with that hand. Very similar to the "stranger".
My girlfriend prefers the innocent bystander treatment during foreplay, but I couldn't get my hand to fall asleep
innocent bystander by TheDonGregga December 15, 2016
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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
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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