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Ecosystems 

Ecosystems are communities of living organisms interacting with each other and their physical environment, functioning as a unit.

They include biotic components (plants, animals, microorganisms) and abiotic components (air, water, soil, climate) that work together through nutrient cycles and energy flows.
"Coral reefs are delicate ecosystems that support a diverse range of marine life."
"Deforestation disrupts local ecosystems, leading to loss of biodiversity and changes in climate."
"Wetlands are vital ecosystems that help filter water and provide habitat for many species."
Ecosystems by ahmad296 May 24, 2024
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Egosystem 

n. A system of delusions that supports a person's overinflated sense of self-worth and importance. Egosystems are bizarrely robust despite often being overextended and lacking the actual elements that would otherwise legitimize it's sustained existence. Woe to the realist that points out the delusions underpinning an egosystem and potentially (but not likely if you're dealing with a real douchebag that won't believe you anyway) precipitating egosystem collapse... for shame!
Kanye West's behaviour isn't symptomatic of off-the-charts arrogance, but rather it's a manifestations of his extensive egosystem which simply consumes everything in it's immediate environment.
Egosystem by akaats August 19, 2010

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.

ecosystem 

An ecological community together with its environment, functioning as a unit.
cool animals live in an ecosystem
ecosystem by Roberto April 8, 2005

egosystem 

A home, social, or (especially) work situation where there are a number of people around you with huge egos, all trying to out-do each other. Also refers to the 'pecking order' within these groups.
"Hey Bill, how's the new job going?"

"Not bad, but they're all pretty much egotistical wankers, so I have to spend my day living within a finely-balanced and delicate egosystem."
egosystem by BillCollins January 2, 2009

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

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
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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.
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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."
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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
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A group of people, typically women, searching through someone’s digital footprint in order to find more information about that person.
Susie wasn’t sure if her new Hinge match was a creep, so she assembled Galantir and they found out he used to post slurs on gaming forums.
Galantir by Ge-sus September 22, 2026
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murderhobo 

In a tabletop game, a murderhobo is a player who murders NPCs indiscriminately. This is normally derogatory, referring to a player who totally ignores quests, dialog, backstory, trade, world building etc.

The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.
DM: The sad little orphan girl tugs at Steve's trenchcoat to get his attention, and ask for help saving her pet dog from...
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
murderhobo by Loup&S September 9, 2021
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