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flatwashing 

1. When a female character in any work of fiction who, in previous works, had very large bosoms is suddenly made to have much smaller ones in newer works. Generally associated with video games.

2. Catch all term to describe the attempts of feminists and other social justice interested groups to manipulate entertainment media into removing sexual content.
Example 1: Tifa Lockhart, Lara Croft, and Sonya Blade have all been flatwashed.

Example 2: Feminists argue that the slave leia scene from starwars should be edited or removed because of misogynistic content. This is an example of the second definition of flatwashing.
flatwashing by Dingledorgle September 26, 2019

flattering yourself 

When you are implying something that insinuates your good or attractive, or another positive attribute.

Usually used when talking with a stuck up person, someone who’s playfully over confident or someone trying to playfully deny feeling or emotions without shutting someone down.
Person A:(playful condescending tone)“Wow, you really find and excuse to hang out with me don’t you?”
Person B:”Don’t flatter yourself”

Person 1:”you keep looking at me hehe, ik im pretty stooopppp, *giggle”
Person 2: “Ptf please stop flattering yourself you ugly bitc-“
flattering yourself by ferngully0 August 11, 2021

Flatwalling 

When someone prevents you from doing something either physically or metaphorically from going any further with your intended endeavours or intentions.
E.g. 1. Yeah, she really wanted that Saturday Job at the Ice Cream Parlour but then her Parents flatwalled her by grounding her on the day of her interview just so she couldn't get the Job - unbelievable!
E.g. 2. Without her parents signing her grant form she won't be able to go to University and they won't do it because they don't want her to go. However, she's smart so she'll find a way around that flatwalling.
Flatwalling by creality February 14, 2022

flattering the curve

A presidential projection, meant to flatter himself while flattening the curve, without basis in medical fact.
With his Sharpie he drew a limp line, flattering the curve of new infections.

Flattering Yet Creepy 

When an ex does something stalkerlike that is also kind of sweet.
The way you drove by my house 11 times before leaving flowers on my step late last night was Flattering Yet Creepy.

Beyond the flattering smile. 

a phrase meaning that when a Korean woman flatters you by smiling at you in order to escape from imminent personal danger you should know she will betray you without hesitation
I won’t fall for her honeyed words, beyond the flattering smile. I’m gonna repatriate the hooker to back the Korean Peninsula.
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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
Word of the Day on October 12, 2026

Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
Throat Sweats by TacoFings420 April 23, 2024
Word of the Day on October 11, 2026
Being ignored by someone when making a statement or asking a question. Also known as blanked and turfed.
Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
aired by Pietro February 9, 2005
Word of the Day on October 10, 2026

piddlefart

Instead of doing my homework, I decided to piddlefart around for two hours.
piddlefart by Rene April 25, 2005
Word of the Day on October 9, 2026
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