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Circlism 

(sur`kliz`em) n. application of paint by diagramming an image in terms of tiny circles or figures to create an effect of subtle and complex dimensions. A school of painting exemplified by Stresino in the early 21st century United States. {Middle English cercle from old French, from Latin circulus} circle- a plane curve everywhere equidistant from a given fixed point, the center. surklizt n. & adj. sur`kliz`tic adj. Compare pointillism.
The painting was done in the style of Circlism.
Circlism by ecs25858 August 13, 2010

Circling the donkey 

This phrase doesn't exist and Kody is stupid.
Stop trying to make 'circling the donkey' happen. It's not going to happen.

germ circle

The group of people with whom you do not practice social distancing.
Kissing and hugging is strictly reserved for my germ circle.
germ circle by BikesBeerBob March 21, 2020

Hittin Circles 

Leaving fake friends behind. Checking your friend groups and kicking the fake ones out.
Delshon says: Man, I was hittin circles once I made it in the industry cuz.
Hittin Circles by NewslangATL August 20, 2016

circlivision

Circlivision

(sur 'kli' vizn) n. an innovative form of art introduced in 1985 that uses circles or other similar shapes to invoke a style of beauty. The application of circles being made by oils, acrylic, computer or pencil using either a brush, keyboard, or pencil onto masonite, canvas, or even digitally. The circles not only enhances an image, but also delineates and focuses the eye on the positive and negative spaces that at times may or may not reveal a pattern or secret form. See Circlism.
The Artist had the circlivision when he finished his very innovative painting using the technique of Circlism.
circlivision by vmveronica5 September 9, 2013

circlejerklism 

When some faggot journalist writes their negative story and you write your negative story citing theirs.
"The Rolling Stone article on James O'keefe is nothing more than a classic circlejerklism"

by rekietalaw February 21, 2023
circlejerklism by Another Fate February 21, 2023
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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
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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
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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
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

piddlefart

verb. To waste time doing nothing.
Instead of doing my homework, I decided to piddlefart around for two hours.
piddlefart by Rene April 25, 2005
Word of the Day on October 9, 2026
anyone who succeeds in disgracing/over indulging themselves in the throws of clubland
28 hours and 4 clubs later, gurning for england but still refusing to go home - a total wrongun!!
wrongun by bevvers March 21, 2007
Word of the Day on October 8, 2026
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