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gifted kid burnout 

when children who were once considered the "gifted" or "smart" kids in class grow up to underperform academically and (likely) socially. the kid who actually liked doing homework and got all A's when they were nine but by sixteen aren't doing well in school and often feel crushing disappointment at the loss of approval teachers and parents once gave them. often have problems socializing, have poor mental health, and resort to drinking/drugs/other forms of escapism. usually really smart, but still do poorly/average in school.
amanda: didn't you used to get straight A's? what happened?

angela: i started underperforming and because my entire self-esteem rested on my grades so now i have no idea what to do lol anyway now i'm a gifted kid burnout
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Homer Gift 

A gift that is actually intended for the person giving rather than the supposed recipient. Based on Homer's gift to Marge of a bowling ball (with his name engraved on it) in the Simpson's episode "Life on the Fast Lane."
Bob: “She got me a gym membership for my birthday.”

Doug: “That is such a Homer Gift. She is tired of being seen in public with your tubby ass!”
Homer Gift by El J May 3, 2007

thoughtless gifter 

Someone that gives gifts without putting any thinking into it.
Shoppers overheard a rude thoughtless gifter say," They get whatever I buy them, their lucky they're getting anything."
thoughtless gifter by jpg3 December 20, 2014

Mastering the gift 

Her room mate unexpectedly walked in while she was furiously mastering the gift!
Mastering the gift by GAM Brian September 9, 2016
Gift. Dictionary meaning present but in depth, a present to the world. Beautiful, pretty, sexy smart and talented. Often loud but quiet at the same time. Should never be tested even tho tough they seem calm and weak don't try thief patience. Can easily get angry but takes a while for them to be sad and very violent. Very good in bed and other places and takes whatever life throws.
She's such a gift!!
Gift by HolyGrayal April 6, 2017

Hockey Puck Gift

When you buy a person a gift that is actually intended for yourself. This is known as a hockey puck gift.
My dad bought his sisters a hockey puck when he was young and used it with his brand new stick he got from his parents...a perfect Hockey Puck Gift :)
Hockey Puck Gift by killerrabbit123 December 30, 2011
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NYC people who migrate north to Quahog, RI to see the leaves in the fall.
New York and everyone from there can fornicate themselves with an iron stick.
leafers by ss++ February 8, 2005
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Respectfully 

Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.

After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
Word of the Day on September 26, 2026

You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things.
Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."
Word of the Day on September 25, 2026
Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.

Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.

Modified derivative of granola.
"I need more crunchy guys in my life. I'm so tired of dating preppy metrosexual assholes."

"I'm heading out to the crunchy store to pick up some fair trade chocolate and tea tree oil, do you need anything?"
crunchy by EBC July 11, 2007
Word of the Day on September 24, 2026
A group of people, typically women, searching through someone’s digital footprint in order to find more information about that person.
Susie wasn’t sure if her new Hinge match was a creep, so she assembled Galantir and they found out he used to post slurs on gaming forums.
Galantir by Ge-sus September 22, 2026
Word of the Day on September 23, 2026

murderhobo 

In a tabletop game, a murderhobo is a player who murders NPCs indiscriminately. This is normally derogatory, referring to a player who totally ignores quests, dialog, backstory, trade, world building etc.

The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.
DM: The sad little orphan girl tugs at Steve's trenchcoat to get his attention, and ask for help saving her pet dog from...
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
murderhobo by Loup&S September 9, 2021
Word of the Day on September 22, 2026
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