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duly noted 

1) A phrase which communicates that you understand and that you will give a person's advice, observation or perspective, proper consideration
2) That you will take note of the information for later consideration/use
"John, your report may need to mention the affect of tides on fish life cycles."

"Duly noted Laura. I might discuss with Steve later whether it can be added given the time constraints"
duly noted by Diction+ November 6, 2014
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dudely noted 

Bobo: That’s the last dab, dude.

Me: Dudely noted, dude.
dudely noted by HumaneAnimal November 25, 2017

duly noted 

"Kim I love your shirt, but it looks a little small on you."
"Duly noted."
duly noted by Mikus47 June 29, 2008

duly noted 

A phrase that is used to disregard yet acknowledge someone’s criticism, critique, observation, or suggestion. The connotation is a snide ‘I don’t care what you think. You are probably right, but that doesn't matter. Shut up.’

The situation often ends as an ‘I told you so’
“Bill, you really should turn off the power before you replace that switch” …
“Duly noted” …
***explosion of blue sparks***

“Cindy, I really don’t think those stiletto-heels are a good idea for where we’re going”…
“Duly noted”…
***ends up twisting her ankle.***

“Before you attempt this experiment, you need to fully understand the chemistry behind the reaction.”…
“Duly noted”…
***burns down lab***
duly noted by scuba7jb June 17, 2013

Duly Noted 

A safe-for-work way to tell a smart ass "Fuck You." Usually said in a serious tone.
Smart ass: "You got some crack showing, dude."
Dude: "Duly noted."
Duly Noted by ajf1994 March 5, 2011

duly noted 

Used colloquially and incorrectly today by young people as a sarcastic and dismissive method of dismissing someone else's criticism -- often to have the last word.
Mature person, "I prefer to watch classic horror films because they relied on well developed storylines and good storytelling principles instead of today's CGI horror films"
Teenager, "duly noted."
duly noted by Ted The Teddy May 12, 2016
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countrypolitan 

Term used to describe someone who is a mix of both rural (country) and urban (metropolitan) lifestyles/upbringings. He/she is typically equally comfortable in both settings and is able to seamlessly slip back and forth between the two, appreciating the characteristics of each.
That ol' gal of mine drives the 12 lane freeway during the week and a John Deere on the weekends. She likes opra and the Grand Ol' Opry. I love them countrypolitan women.
countrypolitan by MOChick November 7, 2006
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Witch Bath 

A bath consisting of a variety of slats, oils, soaps or any other added ingredients such as fruits, milks, herbs or any other spices for health or beautifying benifits.
She brought home alot of stuff and took it to the bathroom. She must be taking a witch bath.
Witch Bath by carnieboy30 October 26, 2020
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kinktober 

An excuse for people to write porn with different types of kinks throughout the month of October.

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That chick doesn't write often but when she does, its for Kinktober.
kinktober by Kinkiest July 12, 2018
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proper lad 

a lad that is such a lad that he is a proper lad
person1:did you see bob
person2: ya he was a proper lad
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The number of years you are still sexually active
While our lifespan is the number of years we will live, our healthspan is the number of healthy years we will have and our sexspan is is the number of years we will continue to be healthy enough to continue having an active sex life.
sexspan by Dr Kat April 21, 2022
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You didn't get any napkins with your takeout pork fried rice? Womp womp.
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