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cacocracy 

Governmental rule by the worst, the most despicable people.
Sometimes spelled "kakocracy", but meaning the same.
Given the decline of statesmanship in the U.S. government, and the corruption among the ruling classes, one could well define our rule as formerly a republic, but now a cacocracy.
cacocracy by grovewalker January 2, 2012
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Chumocracy 

A political system, enabling people in positions of power to gain such positions from their friendships with other people in positions of power (their chums).
Ian Botham being offered a peerage is only further evidence democracy is dead and we are increasingly living in a chumocracy.
Chumocracy by Mr B 2.0 July 18, 2020

Cutocracy 

A type of rule where the cuteness of the ruler bosses over the ruled folk. Simply put, an autocracy of a cute person. Such a rule is often seen among girls and boys where girls try and play the role of a cutocrat.
Laav makes me adhere to everything she says: she's running a cutocracy.

Cuckocracy 

Describing an organisation that only promotes or allows feminazis and cucks in management positions. E.g. Civil Service.
Why do we need diversity training when this place couldn't be more of a cuckocracy?
Cuckocracy by Spinflight June 12, 2018

Clubocracy 

People join various opinion groups, essentially translated as clubs, and compete for power, discrediting the rights of those without a group and labeling it as democracy. But we prefer calling it by its real name, 'Clubocracy.'
"As the political landscape evolved, a 'Clubocracy' emerged, with various interest groups dominating the narrative and marginalizing the voices of independent thinkers."

"In the workplace, the formation of 'Clubocracies' became evident, where certain departments held disproportionate influence, leading to decisions that overlooked the needs of the broader team."

"The online forum, once a space for diverse opinions, transformed into a 'Clubocracy,' where cliques formed, and differing perspectives were dismissed in favor of group consensus."

"The city's governance, once touted as a model of democracy, gradually descended into a 'Clubocracy,' as influential lobbying groups started dictating policies to the detriment of the general population."

"Even within social movements, the danger of a 'Clubocracy' loomed, as charismatic leaders and their inner circles began to overshadow the collective ideals that initially united the cause."
Clubocracy by Michael AN February 3, 2024
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NYC people who migrate north to Quahog, RI to see the leaves in the fall.
New York and everyone from there can fornicate themselves with an iron stick.
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Respectfully 

Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.

After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
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You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things.
Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."
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Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.

Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.

Modified derivative of granola.
"I need more crunchy guys in my life. I'm so tired of dating preppy metrosexual assholes."

"I'm heading out to the crunchy store to pick up some fair trade chocolate and tea tree oil, do you need anything?"
crunchy by EBC July 11, 2007
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A group of people, typically women, searching through someone’s digital footprint in order to find more information about that person.
Susie wasn’t sure if her new Hinge match was a creep, so she assembled Galantir and they found out he used to post slurs on gaming forums.
Galantir by Ge-sus September 22, 2026
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murderhobo 

In a tabletop game, a murderhobo is a player who murders NPCs indiscriminately. This is normally derogatory, referring to a player who totally ignores quests, dialog, backstory, trade, world building etc.

The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.
DM: The sad little orphan girl tugs at Steve's trenchcoat to get his attention, and ask for help saving her pet dog from...
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
murderhobo by Loup&S September 9, 2021
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