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Delaborate

To intentionally shorter a story given the time pressure of the situation and the relative importance of the story itself.
Jake opted to delaborate the tale of his friend’s ski trip, since others in the car don’t like hearing about injuries.
by BanditBall March 27, 2022
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deliberately

consciously and intentionally; on purpose.
I deliberately didn't do my homework.
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over-elaborate wank

An act of masturbation, the details of which prove to be so labyrinthine in complexity, as to seriously compromise the chances of the protagonist surviving.
Michael Hutchence died of an over-elaborate wank.
by stretchsa February 17, 2013
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Delaporte

My delaporte called the cops on me last night
by Anonymous March 23, 2003
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dearborate

pronunciation: dee-AHR-ber-eyt

part of speech: verb (used with object)

definition: to remove (a person, animal or thing) from a tree, esp. by force.

etymology: from Latin 'arbor' = tree
With a roar and a mighty swipe of its paw, the black bear dearborated the hapless camper, who had not known that the animal was a skilled climber when he scampered up the tree.
by Matt Skrzypinski October 20, 2011
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elaborate

Containing a lot of careful detail or many detailed parts;
To add more information to or explain something that you have said
They're making the most elaborate preparations for the birthday party.
She came out with such an elaborate reason that I didn't quite believe her.
by Netesh Thukral June 14, 2006
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ELABORATE!

normally it would mean "add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing".

however, if one demands it forcefully.. it makes you sound like a crazy old fart.
Speaker: So basically --

Geyer: ELABORATE!

Speaker: Um, what do you mean, you didn't let me finish --

Geyer: What's "IMDB"?

Speaker: Okay, you're inter --

Geyer: WHY.

*finger points with his hand cocked*

Geyer: HEHEHEHEHEHE...
by rough kitty February 24, 2011
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