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catastrophy 

Misspelling of 'catastrophe'. One of those scenarios when you know the word looks wrong, but you can't figure out what's wrong with it.
I mispelled 'catastrophy'.
catastrophy by How Inane December 8, 2010

catastrophy 

He thought that he was marrying for love, but his young and pretty second wife turned out to be a catastrophy who was more interested in spending his money than in spending any time with him.
catastrophy by Pamelot September 22, 2011

Catastrophysics 

The branch of physics (specifically Astrophysics) that deals with major events that could cause devastation on a vast scale (usually known as catastrophes) and how to make sure they don't happen or at the very least try and find a way to reduce the impact of any given catastrophe.
News in Catastrophysics: A large Earth-killing asteroid is likely to hit us within the next century and there's nothing we can do about it!

catextrophe 

man I got caught up in a real catextrophe tonight...
catextrophe by TuxMan2012 April 1, 2017

catastrophy 

When a relationship that should have got going, is hindered by a bizarre situation.

The predominant character hopefully plucks up the guts to ask the other one out to sort out problems and start again.

Also when a cyber relationship develops as a result of all the above.
Katy and Ken's relationship became a catastrophy as it was momentarily fucked up by confusion - took a while, but catastrophy healed and things got going good...

catstrophy

An event in which a cat(s) act out in a weird manner.
I walked in my room at suddenly saw a catstrophy, my cat was yurkin his stuffed animal.
catstrophy by Theo Daniel February 13, 2021
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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!!
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square grouper

Nickname given to bales of marijuana thrown overboard or out of airplanes. Origin is reportedly from members of the US Coast Guard in the area of Southern Florida.
"Base we've got some square groupers floating outside of Miami harbor."
square grouper by slipsheet November 6, 2004
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A girl who does ballet and only talks about ballet. Her schedule is filled with dance classes which does not allow her to do any other activity.
"Hey, do you know that girl Sally?"

"Yeah, she's kind of annoying. All she ever talks about it ballet."

"Wow, what a Bunhead."

"Hey Sally, you want to hang out this weekend?"
"I can't, I have dance."
"You're such a Bunhead."

"Yeah... I know."
Bunhead by Jen00 October 24, 2014
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trucker's tan 

A sunburn or suntan focused on the left arm. It is caused by the left side of the body being the only half that gets exposed to sunlight while driving. Presumably, it would be located on the right side of the body in countries where they drive on the left side of the road.
I had a trucker's tan after driving for 10 straight hours on a sunny day.
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The phenomenon where adults salivate at children's toys
Every time I walk into the toy aisle, I catch myself kidulting over the latest action figures and LEGO sets!
kidulting by Emotional Cruiser October 12, 2025
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British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”

Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
According to the boffins downstairs, the murderer used a serrated blade.
Boffin by Agnon February 11, 2023
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