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Desperational

Adjective used to describe an action or series of actions characterised by a feeling of desperation. Can be used to describe an event or series of events in either a past, present or future tense.

First coined by Australian former Rugby League player and current sports commentator Corey Parker during a game between South Sydney Rabbitohs and Western Suburbs Tigers during the 2021 NRL season on April 17th.
“It was a desperational moment when the opposing team nearly scored”
Desperational by Orinjamba April 18, 2021
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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.

Flirtatious Desperation 

The act of turning a completely non-romantic situation into a romantic one because the person is desperate to feel as if someone actually loves them back.
"I think that cute cashier was flirting with me."
"Katie, I don't think someone saying have a nice day is considered flirting."
"No, he's definitely flirting with me. He gave me a bag."
"A bag to put your food in. You have severe Flirtatious Desperation."
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I had a trucker's tan after driving for 10 straight hours on a sunny day.
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