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Dykeflector Shield 

The deliberate inclusion of POC, LGBTQ+, or other minority actors into a movie or TV production that is badly made, in order to protect that production from the legitimate criticism it will inevitably receive.
Me: "For a television series with a budget of 180 million dollars, the practical effects on "The Acolyte" were incredibly shoddy.

Leslye Headland: "QUICKLY, RAISE THE DYKEFLECTOR SHIELD!... Why are you so transphobic?"
Dykeflector Shield by Remdy August 15, 2024
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Deflector shield 

In Sci-Fi, most notably Star Wars, deflector shields are energy fields that could protect starships, battle stations, ground-based structures, and even armies from enemy assault. (Wookieepedia).
The term may also be used as a substitute for the word "condom".
Ben: Hey, Luke! I heard you fucked Melissa last night. Did you have protection?
Luke: U kidding? I switched all power to the front deflector shield.
Deflector shield by R0-GR40 June 19, 2018
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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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