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for reasons

Originally found in an engrish advertisement for Japanese sake, "for reasons" has come into common usage to ironically or sarcastically point out either obvious reasons for a thing, or a complete lack of explanation. It is also used to point out a nonsensical or untrue explanation, or to avoid giving an actual explanation.
You can buy water inside, but they won't let you bring in your own water, for reasons.

Yeah, they won't let you use your cell phone on an airplane, for reasons.

Urban Dictionary editors keep deciding to not publish my word, for reasons.

For legal reasons that's a joke 

Used in the context of someone saying something offensive in a humorous manner and fearing potential repercussions
John:"Pineapple belongs on pizza"
Mod: *clears throat*
John"for legal reasons that's a joke"

for obvious reasons 

Meaningless rhetoric used to gain the upper hand in an argument where you have nothing substantial to add.

Ironically most employed in an attempt to end the most combustible & controversial of debates.
Abortion should be outlawed everywhere, for obvious reasons.

Software piracy isn't bad, for obvious reasons.

Adolf Hitler was a model citizen and well-meaning person, for obvious reasons.
for obvious reasons by BlasI August 27, 2009

Reasons for existing

Not for performance reasons 

A phrase used by someone who has been terminated from a job position for low performance and is embarrassed to admit it.
Did you hear that Amir got fired today? He told me that it was not for performance reasons.

Reasons for silence 

Love:) You must under no circumstances come in between love. If you love this guy and feel he is your soul mate. OK! But is for him and him alone to confirm the attraction, fellowship, connection, relationship. All women love in hopes of that one man from her past no matter how many times he let her down to come back. Don't be a loosy goosy(tell all your friends story's instead of your own i.e. do not let out all your friends secretes at the dinner table). If you find out a guy you love is "In Love" with another woman and He walks away from said relationship with you. It is him and him alone to make the choice to make contact with the you in the future. Especially if this is involving a long term relationship. You've got to start some where.
Reasons for silence and the reason Kelly stays away from her former Jon Doe. She's was in love with him since high school and has denied it her entire life. I hope they have a good life together ILU Guys:)
5) You are never in any case to date a friends ex or a guy who she was really into.
Exception: If he's one of those guys who every girl likes.

18)

If a guy your friend is into asks for your number, you are to deny it and walk away, and/or slip him your friends number while saying, "I think she is more your type, you should call her".

19)

Chicks before Dicks. Simple.

24)

When a friend is drunk, never allow her to dial, drive or leave with a random guy.

30)
Don't be a hater. If a girl walks in looking gorgeous, girls automatically try to find something bad about her. But who knows? She could have just lose a friend, or got dumped, etc. So be nice and stop hating.
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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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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.

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