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A downter is an individual who actively or passively hinders progress, growth, or positive change within a group or community. Unlike a senter, who inspires and motivates others, a downter may discourage innovation, foster negativity, or resist efforts that push for improvement. Their presence can create stagnation, limit potential, and prevent collective development.
"Her constant resistance to new ideas made her a downter within the team, slowing the pace of innovation and demotivating others."
Downter by wordrage March 23, 2025
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fixer-downer 

Real estate term referring to a house so dilapidated that even fixing it UP wouldn't make it attractive.
Amelia: "I'm sending you a listing of a fixer-upper. It needs a lot of work but the price is good and so is the location."
Bob (upon receiving the listing): "You've gotta be kidding me, Amelia. Looks more like a fixer-downer to me. Take another gander."
fixer-downer by stockman09 January 7, 2008

Boner downer 

A boner downer is a term which is used to express not only the frustration of being turned off, but also the actuality of losing a boner. A boner downer may occur when something someone says turns your boner or any potential boner limp instantly.
Guy 1: Man you should have been in the child development studies class yesterday! There was this smokin' hot babe in tight yoga pants and you could see right through them!

Guy 2: Shit I can't believe I missed that, I slept through my alarm.

Guy 1: Yeah she was so hot...but then the speaker started talking about teen pregnancy and it was a total boner downer!
Boner downer by bobby_915 February 20, 2011

downtempo 

A form of electronic music that is influenced by hip-hop. Characterized by samples, loops, and low tempos. Often referred to as trip-hop although the name "downtempo" or "downbeat" preceded "trip-hop"
It's nice to chill out to some downtempo
downtempo by SonneyL August 6, 2008

downtrodden 

Beat down by the world and it's woes, trials, and tribulations; poor or impoverished; oppressed. Almost always used to describe a person or group of people in a truly sad state of things.
That guy doesn't seem simply out of luck, he seems downtrodden
downtrodden by theultimatedestroyer September 3, 2010

one-downer 

This person usually will have an even story or event worse than the situation you are or have experienced. The opposite of a "one-upper"
I was telling Maria about how I wrecked my motorcyle last week and Crystal, the one-downer, proceded to explain how she was in an accident and lost her leg, punctured a lung and apparenly the hospital food was shiite and came back to life as hedgehog..
one-downer by thomas curtis June 18, 2008
The best roaster in the world
Guy: you ugly as hell

Donterio Hundon: Ey You don't know who i am boi?

Guy: Hell no

Donterio Hundon: Well you finna found out ya barbecue boi yo hair look like a shaved down Swiffer Duster lil uglyass boi
Donterio by ( ͜。 ͡ʖ ͜。) January 26, 2020
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High School Liquid 

A person who can freely travel between and fit in with all high school social groups and classes.
He is high school liquid, he ate lunch with the nerds and hung out with the jocks after school.
High School Liquid by Thaedris July 30, 2008
Word of the Day on September 6, 2026

Purple Patch 

To describe coming into something good, coming into good luck and or good times.

Like walking over small green hills in the countryside then coming across a purple patch of flowers, thus it being unique and out of the ordinary.
I hit a real purple patch.

The other day this good thing happened unexpectedly then I was lucky with this, it was unique, I hit a real purple patch.
Purple Patch by Ralph Shitstorm October 27, 2020
Word of the Day on September 5, 2026
(Ewokese) Freedom!
And dying in yo' bed many years from now, would ya be willing ta trade all da days from dis here day ta dat fo' one chance, just one chance, ta come back here as young men an' tell our enemies dat dey may take our lives but dey will never take our freedom ... YUB NUB!
yub nub by rotjrem November 4, 2010
Word of the Day on September 4, 2026
1. Meaning nasty, sexy, filthy. Popularized by Christina Aguilera.

2. Used usally as a close friend in hip-hop slang.
1. Wanna get dirrty
It's about time that I came to start the party Sweat drippin' over my body
Dancin' gettin' just a little naughty

2. Sup Dirrty? Haven't seen you in a while.
dirrty by Minty November 30, 2003
Word of the Day on September 3, 2026

Coyote Ugly

1. Place

The Bar came before the movie. It is an awesome bar where the girls know how to party and make you feel okay about giving up your money, drawers, bras, and dignity.

2. Movie

A story about a Jersey girl following her dreams, aided by working at this bar in New York.

3. Situation/Person/Decision

See other definitions - waking up next to someone so ugly you'd rather chew your arm off than wake them up.
1. Yo, Coyote Ugly is my favorite bar! I got whipped, stripped, drunk, and danced on the bar all before 7 o'clock!

2. Hey did you see Coyote Ugly? It actually has a plot!

3. Ugg I woke up to Coyote Ugly this morning!
Coyote Ugly by jerseycountry March 8, 2009
Word of the Day on September 2, 2026

Literally 1984 

Used in response for when someone promotes/advocates an event or idea that is perceived to support "too much" authority and/or government control.

Often used jokingly as a over-exaggeration in political talk.

Can also be used in response to a ban or mute in a forum site or online chat.
Steve: I think that the government should regulate businesses more
Bob: Literally 1984!

--User1 has been permantly banned--
User2: You cant ban my friend like that! Literally 1984!
Literally 1984 by ke1 July 7, 2021
Word of the Day on September 1, 2026
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