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EcoSystem 

An ecosystem (or ecological system) consists of all the organisms and the physical environment with which they interact. 458 These biotic and abiotic components are linked together through nutrient cycles and energy flows. Energy enters the system through photosynthesis and is incorporated into plant tissue. By feeding on plants and on one another, animals play an important role in the movement of matter and energy through the system. They also influence the quantity of plant and microbial biomass present. By breaking down dead organic matter, decomposers release carbon back to the atmosphere and facilitate nutrient cycling by converting nutrients stored in dead biomass back to a form that can be readily used by plants and microbes.
I love the ecosystem
EcoSystem by Α January 13, 2022

ecosystem 

The environment created in your pants/shorts after sweating for an extended period of time.
After going 36 holes on a hot day an ecosystem had developed in my shorts.
ecosystem by Chadstick January 12, 2008

Ecosystem Applications 

Ecosystem Applications are a new category of decentralised computer software application where the creation, ownership and running of an application is shared between all players in an ecosystem in such a way as it allows all players to write data to a shared decentralised data store or ledger, even when there are low levels of trust between players/participants.
Built using Blockchain and Smart Contract technology, Ecosystem Applications allow business sector participants in an ecosystem to create and share the software tools they uses rather than relying on a single organization to create and own such systems.
Ecosystem Applications by Philanosa September 13, 2016

Happy Ecosystem 

Where an unusually large amount of hair based on the chest arms ect. shows up everywhere and can be seen even when wearing a shirt. BIGGER than a Happy Forest.
(At the Pool)
A: Dude!

B: What?
A: You got animals living there?

B: Yup, it's one big Happy Ecosystem.

Being your own ecosystem 

A term that members of the neohippie movement call not taking a bath for a long time. Some of them think it's more natural. But a lot of them just do it to piss people off.
John believes in being your own ecosystem.

digital ecosystem 

The digital ecosystem encompasses the entire digital/technological footprint used by a person, a company, a community,or any defined group. This is inclusive of all technologies used by said group or individual.
The Digital Ecosystem of my company includes SharePoint, mobile phones, and Microsoft Office products.
digital ecosystem by ezadler April 8, 2015
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NYC people who migrate north to Quahog, RI to see the leaves in the fall.
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leafers by ss++ February 8, 2005
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Respectfully 

Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.

After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
Word of the Day on September 26, 2026

You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things.
Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."
Word of the Day on September 25, 2026
Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.

Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.

Modified derivative of granola.
"I need more crunchy guys in my life. I'm so tired of dating preppy metrosexual assholes."

"I'm heading out to the crunchy store to pick up some fair trade chocolate and tea tree oil, do you need anything?"
crunchy by EBC July 11, 2007
Word of the Day on September 24, 2026
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