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Of or related to a Rhetorical tactic used to deflect attention away from an issue while absolving the user of all moral responsibility to actually do something about the problem at hand.

This is often characterized by the use of furrowed brows and obsequious platitudes to further spineless political ambitions while providing little substance or evidence of character.

Common trademarks of Flakian rhetoric are the use of phrases such as:

“Very disappointing”; “It troubles me”; “I do not take this lightly”; “this is not to be taken lightly”

See also: Gaslighting
Generic Politician: “The president’s recent actions on this are beyond troubling. We must see to it we get back to the work of the people. Jobs. Tax cuts. Economic growth. Let’s not let the other side politicize this and make it a distraction. I promise you, none of us take this lightly.” *Turns from cameras and heads to the fourth tee never to be heard from again*

Viewer: “God, I’m tired of this Flakian BS! Just admit none of you don’t give a damn.”
Flakian by @PoliticalProletariat October 19, 2018
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Flapiano 

An Italian woman's vagina that possesses large flaps (labias).
I was in Italy last summer and I experienced plenty of flapiano.
Flapiano by Big Freaken Daddy August 22, 2012
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Flaking is what a Nikos does when he make plans with his friends, yet fails to show up last minute. This usually includes the Nikos leaving his friends on read and not telling them about changed plans beforehand.
"Yo, this Nikos is flaking on us today again! That's the sixth time this week, bruh. What an asshole."
Flaking by ewrhfoi October 16, 2020
To commit to something, then change plans, typically without notice and followed-up by a terrible excuse

To be blown off inexcusably; unreliable, negligent, unresponsive, inconsistent

flakey flaky haaked unreliable inconsistent
Dude, where's Clarence?

He called me after I bought his ticket for the movie to tell me he couldn't come. He mentioned something about needing to fold some laundry.

That's total flakiness!
flakiness by swamp-wig May 31, 2011
1. To bail out of something at the last minute

2. To break a contract, verbal or written

3. To lie about a previously made agreement
Miguel: Hey uhh I'll met you up at 7 pm at the walmart cool?
You: yeah sure NP

-7pm-

you: ....

-8pm-
you: .....

-9pm-

you: zzzz
Miguel: oh uhh yeah i cant make it
you: you flaking asshole
flaking by TIm January 7, 2007

Flaking out 

The act of blowing off a friend or acquaintance, When someone creates a believable scenario of intentions to meet up and fails to, or purposely declines to show up, Standing someone up, or the means of severing a social connection like a friendship.
Person1: gee, hav'nt heard from dexter in like two weeks... think he's dead?
Person2: Not sure, he always flakes out on you unless you agree to meet up on his terms.

Person1: hey man, wanna go get schwasted tonight?
Person2: yeah, I was supposed to meet up with that creepy guy later, but i'll just be flaking out on him, now won't I?
Flaking out by theNEWROMANTIMES February 7, 2010

Flaviana 

Humane, sociable, emotional and sensitive, Flaviana is a woman who is feminine and charming, eager to please, sensitive, intuitive and a dreamer. She´s an idealist who could be attracted by large social, community and humanitarian movements, in which she is capable of investing herself. She craves varied and frequent personal experiences and when moved by a cause she is capable of mobilizing all of her courage and energy, just as she is of making sacrifices, in order to achieve her goals. On the other hand, she avoids confrontation like the plague, and faced with the blows of fate is likely to become withdrawn and can have difficulty coping emotionally. Although she may appear reserved and even proud, this is just a facade that conceals a lack of confidence, shyness and an overwhelming emotionalism.
She likes change, diversity and travel. She is a bohemian at heart and her freedom is sacred. Fun-loving and Epicurean, she can resist everything except temptation. She is sentimental and romantic, albeit contradictory, the innocent libertine - she wants thrills, passion and excitement, but at the same time she seeks the security of a stable relationship, a home and a family. But what if Prince Charming, virile, brave and generous as she imagines him, only exists in her dreams? She could be frequently disappointed, although if he does happen to turn up one day, Flaviana will surely win him over with her generous spirit and her fertile imagination, and she will love him with all her heart.
Flaviana by Ffy September 29, 2017
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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
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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.”
Glippy by Wild Stoner Appears December 14, 2025
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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
Word of the Day on October 15, 2026

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
Word of the Day on October 14, 2026

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
Word of the Day on October 12, 2026
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