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Etch A Sketch 

is an American toy (from the 1960s), where you can "sketch" a picture by moving some controls that "paint" a picture on a screen attached to a box.

You can clear the screen by shaking up the box, thereby shaking "loose" the material that you sketch. It represents a "do over."
"I think ... It's almost like an Etch A Sketch - you can kind of shake it up and we start all over again”.
Etch A Sketch by jvcfcs May 10, 2020

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

Etch-A-Sketch 

Trying to draw a smile on a woman's face by twiddling both nipples
simultaneously.
Etch-A-Sketch by Karlito April 20, 2003

Etch-A-Sketch 

The classic drawing tool that uses two knobs to create a drawing using a magnet and metal shvings, Notoriously difficult to create anything intelligble. Often comes on a key-chain.
I spent hours doodling on that Etch-a-Sketch but never got anything but Cubism.
Etch-A-Sketch by CsvlDaikun April 23, 2005

Etch-A-Sketch 

A term used to describe a situation or person of a shady/sketchy characteristic. Also a variation of hella sketch.
"Dude that dealer looks etch-a-sketch"- David
"Yea dude, i think we should leave and avoid trouble"- Sarah
"Good idea you always give great advice"- David
Etch-A-Sketch by Jiaaaa August 10, 2008

etch-a-sketch 

When used as a verb, it can mean to rock one's head forcefully back and forth in an effort to erase a supremely unpleasant thought or memory.
After seeing his grandmother nude, he etch-a-sketched in an attempt at avoiding lasting psychological damage.
etch-a-sketch by Smarter Guy June 28, 2009
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briefcake 

"Did you check out the briefcake in courtroom C?"
briefcake by Ben Frey April 6, 2006
Word of the Day on November 3, 2026
Brought to public attention by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein in the book on the fall of Richard Nixon, All The President’s Men, ratfucker was Nixon’s term for a political operative who sows chaos among opponents; an agent provocateur. It is thought to have originated among campus political rivalries at USC, and seems to have some usage in the US military.
Along with Nixon’s other ratfuckers, Roger Stone caused fights at otherwise peaceful Democratic Party protests to generate a false narrative that the Democrats were violent and dangerous.
Ratfucker by Ricky Ramjet November 2, 2017
Word of the Day on November 2, 2026

countrypolitan 

Term used to describe someone who is a mix of both rural (country) and urban (metropolitan) lifestyles/upbringings. He/she is typically equally comfortable in both settings and is able to seamlessly slip back and forth between the two, appreciating the characteristics of each.
That ol' gal of mine drives the 12 lane freeway during the week and a John Deere on the weekends. She likes opra and the Grand Ol' Opry. I love them countrypolitan women.
countrypolitan by MOChick November 7, 2006
Word of the Day on November 1, 2026

Witch Bath 

A bath consisting of a variety of slats, oils, soaps or any other added ingredients such as fruits, milks, herbs or any other spices for health or beautifying benifits.
She brought home alot of stuff and took it to the bathroom. She must be taking a witch bath.
Witch Bath by carnieboy30 October 26, 2020
Word of the Day on October 31, 2026

kinktober 

An excuse for people to write porn with different types of kinks throughout the month of October.

Smut Fanfiction
That chick doesn't write often but when she does, its for Kinktober.
kinktober by Kinkiest July 12, 2018
Word of the Day on October 30, 2026
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