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cinephile 

Michael Bolton is a real cinephile.
cinephile by heva deer June 7, 2011

cinephile 

someone who thoroughly likes movies, and many times will go out of their way to quote and tell their friends about movies.
Michael Bolton is a major cinephile.
cinephile by plantieri October 8, 2011

cinephile 

Cinephilia is the term used to refer to a passionate interest in cinema, film theory and film criticism.

Apparently Michael Bolton is a major cinephile according to Andy of The lonely island
Michael Bolton:
This whole town’s a pussy
Just waiting to get fucked!
Andy:
Okay it turns out Michael Bolton is a major cinephile
//Jack Sparrow by The Lonely Island Ft. Michael Bolton
cinephile by Rockon102 June 9, 2011

Cinephile 

1. A film or movie enthusiast.
2. Michael Bolton
"It turns out, Michael Bolton is a major Cinephile!
Cinephile by WHR1333 October 7, 2011

cinephile 

A lot of cinephiles enjoy Pulp Fiction.
cinephile by Lauren01 August 22, 2006
Word of the Day on July 21, 2011

cinephile 

A person who loves movies and has an extensive knowledge of them. For them, a movie is more than just a recreation; it's an escape from reality, a time for all problems to slip away for two hours (depending on how long the movie is, as some extend to 3+ hours).

Aside from knowing various movies, a cinephile can also recognize an actors voice even if they change it; like in animation or if the actor/actress uses an accent(real or fake). They can also quote and, or act out entire scenes from movies, almost to the tee.
"Of course you liked it. You're a movie buff."

"Cinephile, actually.
cinephile by RivWriterman October 13, 2022
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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.
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"Yeah, she's kind of annoying. All she ever talks about it ballet."

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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
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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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Pee Calculus

When you have to pee in a movie but don’t want to miss anything, and must do the following mental equation: will the amount I have to pee cause enough discomfort to diminish my attention capacity for the remainder of the movie to an extent which is greater than the amount of the movie I would miss by making a mad dash to the restroom.
I saw Satantango last night, wonderful film but by the 5th hour I had to start doing pee calculus.
Pee Calculus by anorlondo October 1, 2026
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Literally "dirty" pronounced with a West Indian accent. Can also have a positive connotation, for example Sean Paul's album title "Dutty Rock".
"The girl is pretty but she corrupt and dutty!"

or, in a positive usage:

"Booya! That freestyle was dutty!"
Dutty by J Hall April 3, 2003
Word of the Day on October 1, 2026
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