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The David effect 

When someone gets cuter in a matter of seconds
Asia:that boy is so cute
Kylie: no eww he's ugly

5 seconds later
Kylie: OMG he got so much cuter
Asia: I call this a case of the David effect

The David Bowie Effect 

After the death of David Bowie in 2016, the world has gone to to hell in a handbasket. His death was only the beginning.
"Ya know, nothing's been right since Bowie died a couple years ago. So much shit going on."
"Yeah, that's The David Bowie Effect for you..."
The David Bowie Effect by Marshel5AQW November 12, 2018

David Beckham effect

Someone having a voice you totally don't expect
Person: Oh that guy, Tracy Chapman has awesome songs...

Me: Dude it's a woman

Person: Oh, I got struck by the David Beckham effect
David Beckham effect by Migh August 9, 2009

The Daryl Davis Effect 

Named after American musician, author, lecturer and Anti-Racism activist, Daryl Davis, The Daryl Davis Effect is when a racially prejudiced/racist person stops being prejudiced/racist towards a certain racial group after spending a lengthy time with a member or members of that certain racial group. Daryl Davis is said to have befriended and convinced over 200 members of the Ku Klux Klan to leave the white supremacist hate group over the last 30 years.
My brother left the KKK because of the Daryl Davis effect after he fell in love with a black girl during his 2 month vacation in Miami.

The Noah Davis Effect 

When you have an extreme pull on woman where even after you dump they ass, they are stuck on you for at least 5 years, and become so obsessed they start creepin in ways you never thought possible.
"Man its been two years that girl still masturbating to him." "Yea we call that The Noah Davis Effect."
The Noah Davis Effect by Fatnutzack February 14, 2021

The Caulin Davis Effect 

The product of including someone in your band, only to realize shortly that your band now sucks horribly. Symptoms include excessively being made fun of, the odd desire to add two-stepping to all your performances, frequently getting the stinkeye from others, or just sucking all together.
Woah man, why is it every band that this guy is in sucks?

That, my friend, is The Caulin Davis Effect at work.
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countrypolitan 

Term used to describe someone who is a mix of both rural (country) and urban (metropolitan) lifestyles/upbringings. He/she is typically equally comfortable in both settings and is able to seamlessly slip back and forth between the two, appreciating the characteristics of each.
That ol' gal of mine drives the 12 lane freeway during the week and a John Deere on the weekends. She likes opra and the Grand Ol' Opry. I love them countrypolitan women.
countrypolitan by MOChick November 7, 2006
Word of the Day on November 1, 2026

Witch Bath 

A bath consisting of a variety of slats, oils, soaps or any other added ingredients such as fruits, milks, herbs or any other spices for health or beautifying benifits.
She brought home alot of stuff and took it to the bathroom. She must be taking a witch bath.
Witch Bath by carnieboy30 October 26, 2020
Word of the Day on October 31, 2026

kinktober 

An excuse for people to write porn with different types of kinks throughout the month of October.

Smut Fanfiction
That chick doesn't write often but when she does, its for Kinktober.
kinktober by Kinkiest July 12, 2018
Word of the Day on October 30, 2026

proper lad 

a lad that is such a lad that he is a proper lad
person1:did you see bob
person2: ya he was a proper lad
Word of the Day on October 29, 2026
The number of years you are still sexually active
While our lifespan is the number of years we will live, our healthspan is the number of healthy years we will have and our sexspan is is the number of years we will continue to be healthy enough to continue having an active sex life.
sexspan by Dr Kat April 21, 2022
Word of the Day on October 28, 2026
A lighthearted reaction upon receiving disappointing news of some sort. Usually something that isn't a particularly a big deal, esp. when it primarily affects someone else - sort of a mild schadenfreude. Sometimes doubled or tripled, and possibly said in a sing-songy voice for added comedic effect to imitate a muted trumpet, which is how the meme originated.
You didn't get any napkins with your takeout pork fried rice? Womp womp.
womp by 175623226 November 3, 2011
Word of the Day on October 27, 2026
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