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dial it in 

To set up everything completely, precisely, and perfectly. Usually relating to something mechanical or creative. The phrase comes from tuning engines. Mechanics set contact points for the electrical system of the engine and then "dial in" the timing so it will run perfectly.
If we're going to take the whole engine apart, let's get some new parts and dial it in before we put it back together.

Can also be used in other tenses and variations like:

I'm going to dial in that letter to my landlord before I send it out.

That bike needs to be dialed in before we take it to the track.

I was dialing it in yesterday so that it would be ready for the trip.
dial it in by slambert11 January 22, 2009

Dial It In 

Pretty much anything. Whenever you do something to the fullest, best extent of doing something.
1) Mother nature really dialed us in with that storm last night!

2) I went out with this chick, she came back to my place and I dialed it in.

3) Person A: Hey, Wanna go to the bar?
Person B: DIAL IT IN!!
Dial It In by Ced311 January 8, 2009

Dial It In 

To practice with complete focus until whatever it is you are practicing becomes automatic and can be done without any thought.
I had to "Dial It In" so that I could do it without getting scared.
Dial It In by Sir Slurpy May 29, 2008

dial it in 

See also:

"Hooked Up"

Origins traced back to eletric guitarist slang... referring to fixing of the guitars for someone... be it through tweaking the dials or turning the knobs that tighten the strings.
"Espo wants a cheesy beef from Cavones. Fuckin'.. dial it in!"
dial it in by Mike September 15, 2004

Dial up internet 

the most severe form of mental torture ever concieved by a psycopath's mind. outdated slow internet connection. may cause pulling out your hair and punching walls.
it takes hours to load a youtube video.

Kid:"mom why do we have Dial up internet ? we dont live in the fucking 90s anymore".
mom:"we live in the countryand its cheap."
Kid:"FML".
Dial up internet by keepskatin'bro November 22, 2011

daddy dialing 

An activity where a girl, while having sex, calls her parents on the phone and attempts to have a normal conversation with them.
My new GF is really into daddy dialing, she says she loves the "danger" of it
daddy dialing by xoxolol April 2, 2011
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fauxstalgia 

Faux nostalgia. Faking old things in an attempt to recapture the feeling of times gone past, especially of technology that has passed.
Hipstamatic pictures, just like the vinyl-static added to digital recordings, is prime fauxstalgia
fauxstalgia by scotte61 December 16, 2010
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pajama casual 

Pajama casual is a term used when working from home and preparing for a video conference. All business above the waist and your pajama pants down below.
We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.
pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020
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funflation 

The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets.
funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
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Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
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Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
Throat Sweats by TacoFings420 April 23, 2024
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Being ignored by someone when making a statement or asking a question. Also known as blanked and turfed.
Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
aired by Pietro February 9, 2005
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