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Fanachronism

An ardent following or liking for something, apparently at odds with ones geographical location or class. A portmanteau word made of fan and anachronism
The other lads on the estate considered Baz's love of Baroque Chamber Music something of a fanachronism
Fanachronism by Markiavelli February 17, 2013

anachronism

(uh-nak-ruh-niz-uhm)

From Middle Greek anachronismo, the word Anachronism refers to an event, person, object or custom that is chronologically out of place. It can also be an error in chronology, in which a person, object, event, etc., is assigned a date or period other than the correct one.
Popularized by the Dresden Dolls’ song Girl Anachronism, you probably didn’t know the existence of the word until you heard that song, bitch.
anachronism by jester. August 26, 2006

anachronism

An object or event that is seemingly out of place in time.
The watch on Charleton Heston's wrist in "The Ten Commandments" seemed an anachronism when it was mistakenly visible in the actual movie.
anachronism by MX December 16, 2003

anachronism

out of the proper time.
anachronism by LarstaiT November 10, 2003

Reverse anachronism

The opposite of an anachronism. Something discontinued in the past that shouldn't be available in the present.
Honestly, seeing this antique chair from 400 years ago makes it feel like some reverse anachronism.
Reverse anachronism by JMReader October 20, 2021
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"Did you check out the briefcake in courtroom C?"
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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.
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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.
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kinktober 

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

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That chick doesn't write often but when she does, its for Kinktober.
kinktober by Kinkiest July 12, 2018
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