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Despelation 

A central symptom of Bipolar depression, derived from the aposition of two words: despair and elation. Universally present in bipolar patients, either manic (hyper) or depressed (down), characterized by the simultaneous presence of elavation of mood and tearful emotions at once. A paradigm of bipolar disorder and unique to this illness.
Her despelation was clear between tearful sighing and loud vociferation.
Despelation by Quijotario May 22, 2013
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desolation row 

The name of a Bob Dylan song. Indicative of a place where people who do not fit into society(free thinkers and artists) go to live. It does not necessarily have a negative connotation. Often visited by posers attempting to look cool by hanging out with the real free thinkers.
He is so literary. He must be straight off of desolation row.
desolation row by asdfaskldfj September 29, 2005

Desperation Debating

A move during an argument or discussion whereby a person (almost always a woman) has absolutely no comeback and knows in a fair fight they're beaten, forcing them into a totally nonsensical, unrelated Hail Mary response. This strategy occurs when the person (almost always a woman) either realizes the other person is right and it's best to try to throw them off or when they're simply an idiot.
Fred calmly explained to his wife Mandy that her continued credit card expenditures at high end department stores would likely threaten the family's ability to pay their bills, and definitely end any chance of sending their children to college. Mandy, calling on the crown jewel of Desperation Debating replied, "Yeah? Well you have a small dick!

last minute desperation

When it comes close to kicking out time at a club, and you haven't pulled, u go for anything
I tried to pull all last night , but I couldn't till the end, she was a right munter , that's last minute desperation for you

Desperation Day 

February the 13th, i.e. the day before Valentines day. On which single people try desperately to find someone to spend Valentines day with.

Considered by some men (and women) to be the best time of the year to pick up someone for a one night stand.
A: "I'm totally going out tonight"

B: "Why man"?

A: "Its Desperation Day mate, even a looser like you could score"!
Desperation Day by Alasdair Weeks January 19, 2009

Thumbs Up Desperation

The act of someone writing "Thumbs up if..." at the beginning of their youtube comment as a desperate attempt to make their comments rank in the Highest Rated Comments, even though it gives them no real gain.
Thumbs up if you hate it when people begin their youtube comments with 'thumbs up if...' because they have too much Thumbs Up Desperation.
Thumbs Up Desperation by W102 August 4, 2010

Desperation Friends

Acquaintances whom are used as a last option to call up to go out. These "friends" are being used so you don't have to go out alone.
Ugh none of my friends responded if they wanted to come out with me tonight. If I don't get a reply in an hour then I'm calling my desperation friends.
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Frothability 

The measure of an emotional and over zealous consumer in an upwardly charging market, also known as a bull market. It's characterized by rising asset prices, increased investor confidence, and favorable growth in the markets, bro.
The frothability was evident as over-zealous consumers eagerly engaged in bidding wars, driving property prices to unsustainable levels reminiscent of previous speculative bubbles.
Frothability by cptn.kagaroo1 January 26, 2024
Word of the Day on November 12, 2026

Soul digger

A man who dates women with the sole purpose of exploiting their time, energy, and labor while he sucks the joy and happiness from their lives.
"That guy's a soul digger. He'll expect you to work full time, but you'll be doing all the cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping, and childcare while he plays video games or watches TV."
Soul digger by anonymous November 11, 2026
Word of the Day on November 11, 2026

pod person 

A person pretending to be something they aren't, or an impostor. This is inferred because of the old alien movies where alien pods appear on earth and the "pod people" dispose of the humans and slowly reproduce the bodies, pretending to be humans.
The pod person was pretending to be my father, but I knew that he was an alien when he acted differently than my father ever would have.
pod person by Christopher M. May 9, 2005
Word of the Day on November 10, 2026
A dead drop is a location used to secretly pass items between two people, without requiring them to meet.

Spies have been known to use dead drops, using various techniques to hide the items and to signal that the drop has been made. Drug dealers use this as well.

A common place is to duct tape the item to the underside of a toilet cover in a public restroom.

A signal is sometimes used as well to indicate there is something to pickup, like a pile of stones in a certain formation. After checking the drop the signal is removed.
"The dead drop is the restroom toilet at the Gulf station at the corner of Commercial Ave. and Georges Rd."
dead drop by rubberroom July 23, 2008
Word of the Day on November 9, 2026

No Surprises Wedding

A "No Surprises Wedding," or NSW, is a wedding invitation designation that tells attendees that there can be no unplanned announcements, engagements, events or speeches at the wedding - all actions must be pre-approved by the couple. Anyone who performs an unapproved "surprise" will be asked to leave the wedding early.

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.
Word of the Day on November 8, 2026
Ulzzang true definition is "best & "face" = best face in korean. They are basically people with above average looks, sometimes with the use of photoshop and haduri who post their pics online, some becoming internet celebrities.
"Hey, see that chick over there? She's pretty enough to be an ulzzang. :D"
ulzzang by `r i k kit t y February 26, 2008
Word of the Day on November 7, 2026
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