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crowdsourcing 

n.

The practice of outsourcing a job or task that is traditionally performed by employees or a contracted company to a non-organized, usually large group of people, generally in the form of an open call or competition.
A: "I wish I could write a dictionary for all the cool slang out there, but it's too big a task for me alone, and I can't afford to pay anyone else to do it."

B: "Crowdsourcing is the solution to your problem.. I know -- you should make a website called urbandicitonary.com, or something. People will just fill it up and edit and moderate all on their own, and you won't have to pay a dime!"

See also the X PRIZE, Wikipedia, Netflix Prize, Millennium Prize, etc.
crowdsourcing by usman noyo January 2, 2008
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clownsourcing 

the act of outsourcing tasks, traditionally performed by an employee or contractor, to an undefined, large group of clowns, through an open call.

clownsourcing depends essentially on the fact that because it is an open call to an undefined group of people, it gathers those who are least fit to perform tasks, unable solve complex problems and contribute with the most idiotic ideas.
I used clownsourcing to save on software development. I got back some code that could only have been developed by folks wearing floppy shoes and big red noses. The code even had a "do you want fries with that?" subroutine. Never underestimate the wisdom of the clown.
clownsourcing by HDiaz55 November 30, 2011

crowd sourcing 

When a plan is made by many people over the internet to crowd and overwhelm a retailer, government office or authorities. The intention is to protest.
The students used crowd sourcing to gather support for the protest this afternoon.
crowd sourcing by Ken Drever September 5, 2006

Crowdsoudcing 

To crowdsource for something much more expensive than what you should be crowdsourcing for.
Did you hear about the crowdsoudcing ISIS has been doing lately? Those guys suck.
Crowdsoudcing by Crowdsoudcing July 10, 2015

crowdforcing

Crowdforcing is the act of providing a product or service to the public without following existing regulations for the industry. Relies on the popularity with customers to force the hand of legislators by popular demand to "catch up" the regulations to the new "standards" established by the crowdsourcer.

Think crowdsourcing from another angle.
The Uber ar service is a prime example of crowdforcing, where regulations did not allow it's operation regionally and locally, but jurisdictions have had to "catch up" to the adapt to to popular demand.
crowdforcing by ap3 September 12, 2014

crowdsurfing 

another slang name of couchsurfing, because of many crowdy ppls using it for free living
someone sends me request at crowdsurfing
crowdsurfing by CaptnO April 15, 2015

Crowdsaucing 

When you stand on a stage in front of lots of people and cum all over them.
I went to a Travis Scott concert last night. That mf was crowdsaucing all of us. Yes, I did swallow it.
Crowdsaucing by CumMaster42069 November 9, 2022
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High School Liquid 

A person who can freely travel between and fit in with all high school social groups and classes.
He is high school liquid, he ate lunch with the nerds and hung out with the jocks after school.
High School Liquid by Thaedris July 30, 2008
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Purple Patch 

To describe coming into something good, coming into good luck and or good times.

Like walking over small green hills in the countryside then coming across a purple patch of flowers, thus it being unique and out of the ordinary.
I hit a real purple patch.

The other day this good thing happened unexpectedly then I was lucky with this, it was unique, I hit a real purple patch.
Purple Patch by Ralph Shitstorm October 27, 2020
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(Ewokese) Freedom!
And dying in yo' bed many years from now, would ya be willing ta trade all da days from dis here day ta dat fo' one chance, just one chance, ta come back here as young men an' tell our enemies dat dey may take our lives but dey will never take our freedom ... YUB NUB!
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1. Meaning nasty, sexy, filthy. Popularized by Christina Aguilera.

2. Used usally as a close friend in hip-hop slang.
1. Wanna get dirrty
It's about time that I came to start the party Sweat drippin' over my body
Dancin' gettin' just a little naughty

2. Sup Dirrty? Haven't seen you in a while.
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Coyote Ugly

1. Place

The Bar came before the movie. It is an awesome bar where the girls know how to party and make you feel okay about giving up your money, drawers, bras, and dignity.

2. Movie

A story about a Jersey girl following her dreams, aided by working at this bar in New York.

3. Situation/Person/Decision

See other definitions - waking up next to someone so ugly you'd rather chew your arm off than wake them up.
1. Yo, Coyote Ugly is my favorite bar! I got whipped, stripped, drunk, and danced on the bar all before 7 o'clock!

2. Hey did you see Coyote Ugly? It actually has a plot!

3. Ugg I woke up to Coyote Ugly this morning!
Coyote Ugly by jerseycountry March 8, 2009
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Literally 1984 

Used in response for when someone promotes/advocates an event or idea that is perceived to support "too much" authority and/or government control.

Often used jokingly as a over-exaggeration in political talk.

Can also be used in response to a ban or mute in a forum site or online chat.
Steve: I think that the government should regulate businesses more
Bob: Literally 1984!

--User1 has been permantly banned--
User2: You cant ban my friend like that! Literally 1984!
Literally 1984 by ke1 July 7, 2021
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