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eltch (noun)
A distinct physiological sensation characterized by a sudden, transient cold chill or shiver that propagates across the skin, typically accompanying the onset of piloerection (goosebumps), often triggered by strong emotional stimuli such as awe, fear, excitement, or aesthetic appreciation (e.g., frisson in response to music), or by abrupt exposure to cold.
Usage note: The term specifically denotes the cold thermal component of the goosebump response, distinguishing it from the tactile raising of body hair or the broader emotional experience.
As the final notes of the symphony swelled, she felt an intense eltch ripple down her spine.

Looking upon the Golden gates, Colin felt eltched as he realized how far he has come.
Eltch by lovetoseeyouhate January 5, 2026
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Etch-A-Sketch 

A drawing toy with a gray screen surrounded by a red plastic frame. There's 2 knobs, 1 at the lower right to move horizontally & 1 at the left to move vertically~a stylus displaces aluminum powder to create visual fun pictures. Really Fun! When I was a kid, my Mom accidentally stepped on my Etch-A-Sketch & the aluminum powder stuck to her shoe! She ended up throwing that pair of shoes in the trash & it taught me to take care where I placed my Etch-A-Sketch!
I drew a map of the USA on my mini Etch-A-Sketch in about 5~10 minutes! So Very Awesome! You can make lots of drawings of anything on an Etch-A-Sketch.
Etch-A-Sketch by Starchylde June 20, 2016
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Elthnaymer 

The state of mind when one is under the influence of any mind altering substances.
"Dude, are you elthnaymer right now?"
"Yeah dude, help me"

"How you elthin?"
"help.me"
Elthnaymer by OG_Serg June 26, 2014
A Beautiful Talented Young Lady With A Lot Of Potential. She Is Very Independent And Lovable.
"That Girl Has To Be Named Elechia! Look At Her Attitude!"
"Wow shes amazing"
"Swammy shes Elechia!"
Elechia by RealisticallyReal August 5, 2012

Political Etch a sketch 

To Change one position on Political issues after a politcal primary to make one's self image seem more politically moderate then where they stood when they ran for their politcal party's nomination (For Senate, Congress, President, Governor, ect). In essence it's to try to clear the board politically before battle their politcal opponent for a particular politcal office.

Made Famous by Mitt Romney's 2012 Presidential campaign when one of his campaign workers refereed to resetting Mitt Romney's public image after winning his party's Presidential nomination as using a Etch A Sketch
Candidate X had to take a hardline approach on immigration to make himself look more conservative then his primary opponent. Worried about his position on immigration making him look bad in the General Election, Candidate X proceeded to perform a Political Etch a sketch of his image.
a smart confusing person who no one can comprehend.
Jack is an elchie.
elchie by ElChie April 1, 2017
ELCH - meaning an Arab guy that probably drives a BMW and doesn't want his full name to be his username so he buys a rare OG username like @elch.
Hey have you heard of that boy elch?

Nah what about him

I saw him driving past my house in his white bmw that guy looks so arab LOL.
elch by Benjamin Johnson III February 14, 2023
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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

Back when I lived in upstate new york 

A meaningless, unimpressive, self-serving introduction. An indicator that the story about to be shared will be pointless and dumb.
Back when I lived in upstate new york, I also had to park on the street - on two occasions, we got enough snow, mixed with just the right plowing, that my car was lifted off the ground from so much snow being jammed underneath it.
Word of the Day on August 31, 2026
Acronym, meaning Too Long Didn't Understand
Similar to TLDR
Sister: This meeting was to discuss the rough draft of my essay, where we discussed the subsidiary questions I added in my rough draft. We also discussed the relationship between my main title and the real-life situations I chose to use in my essay. We discussed the structure of my essay as well, specifically the Math AOK section and how it relates to the contradiction of the title. This second meeting was particularly helpful in discussing the implications of my essay claims and how to apply the title across various areas of knowledge. There were many sections of the essay that could have been cut down in wordiness and the ways of knowing required further and more in-depth analysis.

Me: Woah! TLDU!
TLDU by L-Evans January 14, 2019
Word of the Day on August 30, 2026
the act of having anonymous sexual encounters with other men in public toilets.
Cottaging by greeef April 24, 2003
Word of the Day on August 29, 2026

Salad Days 

green inexperienced youthful judgement and cold blooded execution of those judgements.

Rashness with little concern of consequence.

Antony and Cleopatra. William Shakespeare

"My salad days,
When I was green in judgment, cold in blood."

- William Shakespeare, Antony and Cleopatra, 1.5
"How did you end up in jail?"

"Salad days, 'nuf said."
Salad Days by GilbyRFC0 October 7, 2011
Word of the Day on August 28, 2026

age gate 

An absolutely foolproof way to keep minors from viewing content deemed "too mature" for them to watch.
Billy: "So I was trying to watch some videos for an M rated game, and I ran into an age gate, so I put in my real birthday. SOMEHOW it managed to figure out that I am 12. CURSE YOU AGE GATE!!!"

Bill: "Fucking age gate! *quick scroll* THERE! I was born on January 1, 1904. Fuck you age gate."
age gate by Banja January 7, 2011
Word of the Day on August 27, 2026
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