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Copper tan

A tan on the left arm of a police officer, that occurs from driving around for a lengthy period of time, with his left arm hanging out the window. During the summer months, police officers wear short sleeved shirts. But because they spend most of their time in the cruiser, only their left arm gets tanned from the sleeve down to their fingers. The word, "copper" is derived from the nickname given to police, because their badges were made of copper. That term was then abbreviated to "cop".

This is similar to a farmer's tan; in which both arms are effected.
Woman at the beach: Sir! Can you help me? You're a cop, right? Somebody just stole the wallet out of my shoes!!

Man: Sure, I'll be happy to help. But I'm not even in uniform. I'm only wearing swimming trunks. How did you know I was a police officer?

Woman: That's easy! Because you have a copper tan! Oh...and because your beach towel, duffel bag, beach umbrella, and beach chair all have "Police" written in huge letters...and you have a badge pinned to your chest. That must hurt.

Man: It does.
Copper tan by Cravicky June 20, 2015
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Copperman 

copperman:1.the sentient heart of the international computer system which is destined to be the future ruler of the earth upon the event of the inevitable apocolypse 2. the tin man's younger brother. 3. a stage in alchemy relating to the produsction of the 'golden man", a form of homunculus 3.worship money, we will hang the last priest with the guts of the last king, archaic language!
all hail unto copperman who hath delivered us from liberty
Copperman by rev rackashack September 11, 2003

Coppertone 

Nickname given to some one of pale complexion.

Nickname given to someone who has difficulty tanning, who may only turn red or suffer sunburn after extended time in the sun.

Similar to calling a very large person tiny.

Abbreviated - Copper
Don't let coppertone out in the sun, we don't want him to burn like last weekend.
Coppertone by GFY4273 November 29, 2011

coppertunities

A term coined by copper mountain ski resort, to describe thier latest job openings. A portmanteau combining the words opportunity and copper. The general consensus being that it is simular to an opportunity although in fact it is much worse than that.
I had a great interview and Copper Mountain offered me a few different copportunities to work there. After much consideration I've decided to rob a gas station with a fake gun. Then I'll either be shot dead by the cops or taken to jail. In my opinion those are both better coppertunities.

Pulling A Coppertone 

When someone you know bends over all of the time and shows his/her butt and looks like the little girl on the coppertone bottle.
Briana was pulling a coppertone when she went to get waters out of the fridge.
Pulling A Coppertone by Cherie Elise September 7, 2009

coppertone tan 

A pronounced tan line where the lower back and legs are tan, while the butt is still pasty white.
I went to the beach for one day and I already have a coppertone tan!
coppertone tan by savvysparrow June 27, 2006

coppertone 

When a man cums on another person's face, who then rubs the man juice all over their face like sunscreen.
A guy talking to another guy: Man I came on this girl's face last night and she totally coppertoned it.
coppertone by thisguy69 March 27, 2010
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No Surprises Wedding

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This designation comes from Reddit, where so many stories of bad wedding behavior indicated a need to communicate expectations for the wedding behavior of attendees.
You are cordially invited to the nuptials of Brian and Tom on October 31 at noon.

Please note that this wedding is child-free (under 10) and a No Surprises Wedding (NSW). Reach out to wedding planner Sami Smith to request approvals or exceptions; please note that exceptions will be rare. Limited child care for under-10s will be available. All approvals will be noted and included in planning. Unapproved, or surprise exceptions, will result in guests being asked to leave.
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Person B: "Wow, EBK."
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Democrat 2: Well uh, Blexas!
Democrat 1: You've been saying that since 2008 though.
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briefcake 

"Did you check out the briefcake in courtroom C?"
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