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Cliftonism

The use of a catch phrase from at least 10 years ago. Thus trying to revive a long faded part of society's ligo. It's over man. Just let it die off quietly.
Brett: I think I'll go catch a few drinks tonight while the wife's out-of-town.

Clifton: Word, you're are so lucky you're wife lets you go out. Mine's got a death-grip on my testicals. Cool Beans.

Brett: Seriously, you're a fucking Ass-Clown. Don't you realize that you're Cliftonism usage is out of control. It's 2008, for FUCK'S SAKE MAN. The 90's are dead. Let it go man.

Clifton: Shut up Brett. You're a Gay Douche Bag.

Brett: Once again. You've proven my point.

Thus concludes the Definition of a Cliftonism. Use it liberally and often.
Cliftonism by Funkytown66 February 27, 2008

Claptonism

Bowing and praising the one and only God Clapton. All Claptonists(people who bow to Clapton) must know most of the songs that mede Clapton famous such as Cocaine, Layla, Crossroads and so on. Claptonist must also praise the perfect god-like guitar known simply as the Fender Stratocaster and anything that is Fender. In the end Clapton will show us the right path when we have to choose in the "crossroad".
"Mom I am gonna go practice Claptonism with my friends because we heard clapton pay and we wanna be his slaves"

clintonista 

A devoted (read: rabid) supporter of Hillary Clinton in the 2008 presidential contests. Could be extended to a rabid supporter of any Clinton.

See also: Obamaniac
Dude, did you hear what James Carville said about Richardson being Judas?

Yeah, Carville's a diehard Clintonista. Don't pay him any attention.
clintonista by My Name April 22, 2008

Cliftonite 

A person from Cliftonville Road, Belfast. Not known by elder generations and is normally only used by teenagers of the area. Most Notably, "The Cliftonville Wolfpack" who run the place.
Cliftonite by totefofo October 21, 2010

Claytonism 

An insult poorly masked by a compliment. A backhanded statement.
"Luke, ya know what you lack in looks, intelligence, personality, and charm you make up for with wit."- Claytonism
Claytonism by Rev. Luke Husby May 30, 2006

Clintonism

A comment, lie, or activity by Bill Clinton, reflecting on his legendary and pathological dishonesty, serial sexual predation, or general ignorance.
Clintonism

"I did not have sex with that woman, Miss Lewinsky."

"depending on what the meaning of 'is' is"

"I promise to cut your taxes."

"I did not dodge the draft."

"I never inhaled."

"I never exposed my extremely small erection to Paula Jones and asked her to 'kiss it'."

"I did not have an 11 year affair with Gennifer Flowers."
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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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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
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