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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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fache-couture 

French slang, which translated, means "bull's fashion" but basically equates to "hyper trendy" or overly trendy. Used when a person wishes to express distaste at the latest fashion trend/fad, because it seems that everyone has a certain item of clothing or is wearing it. This term is most frequently heard in Paris but is slowly spreading to other parts of France.
1. That Burberry scarf is so fache-couture.
2. That purple American Apparel hoodie is so fache-couture.
fache-couture by bkgmh46x0x March 18, 2008
Word of the Day on October 17, 2026
A slang term for GLP-1 medications(like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, etc.), usually referring to their appetite-killing, weight-loss, or “I forgot to eat” effects rather than the medical details.

Usage:
* Often casual, ironic, or meme-y
* Can imply effortless weight loss, suppressed hunger, or being “powered by pharmaceuticals”

Notes:
Not a brand name—just shorthand for the whole GLP-1 wave. Frequently shows up in online jokes, gym talk, and group chats where people pretend they’re *totally* doing it naturally.
“I’m not dieting, I’m just on that glippy.”
“Ever since the glippy hit, food feels optional.”
“That summer body? Yeah, glippy assisted.”
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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
Word of the Day on October 13, 2026
A US deep south term for an alligator. Usually used in the Cajun dialect.
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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