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Cellophane 

invisible evil substance that surrounds ceartain areas and desperate travelers, stopping all cell phone signals
darn, I never get a signal here, its allways totally covered by cellophane
Cellophane by Muffasa Mini August 3, 2005

Cellophane Complex

When trying to get rid of an unwanted problem in life ie bad habbit, (ex)-girfriend, you cannot get it to leave your life despite trying to shake it off...sticks to you like Cellophane!
Combating alcoholism...you'd get rid of it, if only it didnt stick to you by you drinking every night!...Your having a Cellophane Complex

Relationship...trying to get old girlfriend out of your head and out your life, if only you could stop texting, calling or thinking about her!...Your having a Cellophane Complex
Cellophane Complex by Ali Temple December 7, 2006

cellophane prank

A magical illusion created by placing cellophane under a toilet seat Causing urine splash and shit splatter.
I went to take a shit the other day and it splattered all over my ass, I fell for the old "Cellophane Prank."

Cellophane/ Tinfoiling 

Cellophane (adj.): when a person is very transparent and clear about their intentions or goals or end game in a romantic situation or relationship

Tinfoiling (verb): the opposite of cellophane; when a person should be transparent or clear with you in a romantic situation/relationship, but instead they are the opposite…vague, ambiguous or borderline shady.
Cellophane/ Tinfoiling

Jess: I was starting to really like him and I was honest about that, but then I couldnt get an idea of where he was at with things.

Nicole: Ohhh, I see. So you were cellophane since the beginning but he was tinfoiling you?

Jess: YES! he was totally tinfoiling me.

Cellphone Tai Chi 

A series of movements one undertakes whilst attempting to find cellphone reception, resulting in an impromptu tai chi-like dance. The Cellphone Tai Chi generally involves the person holding their cellphone in the air while simultaneously walking slowly in circles.
Jiminy: Man, the reception here is really bad.
Harris: Gee, I agree. Look, Timmy's already doing the Cellphone Tai Chi over in the corner of the room.

cellphone magnet implants 

An efficient method involving small magnets implanted into the palm of the hand for assuring that you won’t lose or drop your cellphone.
After getting my cellphone magnet implants, I don’t even have to think of where my phone is or where to stuff it; it’s always right there so I am never alone!
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NYC people who migrate north to Quahog, RI to see the leaves in the fall.
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leafers by ss++ February 8, 2005
Word of the Day on September 27, 2026

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.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
Word of the Day on September 26, 2026

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."
Word of the Day on September 25, 2026
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
Word of the Day on September 24, 2026
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
Word of the Day on September 23, 2026
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