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The Deschanel Ruling 

The ruling allowing men to watch films and/or television shows that would normally be defined 'girly' IF the show contains an extremely hot female lead

Named after Zoey Deschanel, specifically the show 'New Girl', which is acceptable to be watched by men under the Deschanel Ruling
Ryan: Is that New Girl you've got on? Mate, that's for women!
Matt: I call the Deschanel Ruling, she is so hot!

Brett: Fancy watching a film?
Ash: How about John Tucker Must Die? Deschanel Ruling cos I would definitely tap Brittany Snow

Zooey Deschanel

Full name: Zooey Claire Deschanel.

An amazingly talented actress who enjoys, and is very good at, singing jazz as well as playing the ukelele and piano. Very stunning and definitely unique, stars in films such as Failure to Launch and Elf. Zooey is funny, quirky and smart. As a youngster she used to travel the world with her father, who is also involved in the film industry.
"Have you seen Failure To Launch?"
"Yeah! How funny is Zooey Deschanel?"
Zooey Deschanel by Summer-Jayde January 15, 2008

zooey deschanel

synonymous with beautiful and talented; sister is on bones with that guy who was on buffy.
Woah, that Zooey Deschanel is a hottie.
zooey deschanel by H.L. November 17, 2006
1.) the most amazing, charming, intelligent and beautiful lady you will ever have the utmost pleasure to be in the shining presence of

2.) a beacon of light to your day, an assured smile will be on your face after seeing her

3.) a talented artist whose radiance encompasses all those who come in contact with her

4.) a crystal lotus of a talented woman whose eyes would make several green houses of buds bloom into flowers
DeShana is simply unforgettable.

You don't need those rose colored glasses, you're looking at Deshana.
DeShana by divdis May 2, 2011

Zooey Deschanel

Most awesome and gorgeous person ever ever.
1: Did you see that new movie?
2: No, but I want to, it has Zooey Deschanel!
Zooey Deschanel by Zooeyclaire March 14, 2010
She is has a nice personality,funny,a loyal friend,caring,and lovable.She is very aggressive but she is amazing. If you are friends with her keep her forever.She loves cuddles and very clingy. She loves dogs and cats.
Dude:Hey Deschanel.
Deschanel:wassup
Dude:Thanks for being a good friend .
Deschanel:No problem dude
Deschanel by ARandomDude_856 October 28, 2019
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Slop Grenade

When someone uses AI to generate a large document, slide deck, or piece of code/software and tosses it over the fence for you to deal with.
Chad: Hey Brent I sent you the new backend API change to review, it’s only 100 files changed.

Brent: he just tossed me a slop grenade
Slop Grenade by Joe Squid September 28, 2026
Word of the Day on September 29, 2026
Short-hand for the word floccinaucinihilipilification, meaning the estimation of something as valueless (encountered mainly as an example of one of the longest words in the English language).
After we broke up, he was floxi to me.
floxi by Dr. Geek May 13, 2009
Word of the Day on September 28, 2026
NYC people who migrate north to Quahog, RI to see the leaves in the fall.
New York and everyone from there can fornicate themselves with an iron stick.
leafers by ss++ February 8, 2005
Word of the Day on September 27, 2026

Respectfully 

Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.

After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
Word of the Day on September 26, 2026

You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things.
Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."
Word of the Day on September 25, 2026
Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.

Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.

Modified derivative of granola.
"I need more crunchy guys in my life. I'm so tired of dating preppy metrosexual assholes."

"I'm heading out to the crunchy store to pick up some fair trade chocolate and tea tree oil, do you need anything?"
crunchy by EBC July 11, 2007
Word of the Day on September 24, 2026
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