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Gatsbying 

Posting to social media and then waiting for that one specific person to check it out. The modern day equivalent of Gatsby throwing elaborate parties seeking Daisy’s attention.
“I’ve been Gatsbying all day, but she still hasn’t seen my snaps yet”
Gatsbying by riseandlavato February 19, 2018
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gats on deck 

Slang for having a gun in your possession.
I've got gats on deck. I'm strapped.
gats on deck by highteeld October 11, 2014

GATSUGA! 

An anime attack. It is extremely important that you yell the name of an attack in a loud and clear voice before attempting it.
Emily: Hey, Tommy, I kinda of like you, I-
Tommy: GATSUGA!

Emily's body was found in a lake two weeks later.
GATSUGA! by Roxas September 6, 2008
A saying from one of the best country artist Morgan Wallen. Say when you're chilling, drinking or fucking!
GAHT
Gaht by countryboy5 November 3, 2020
Clearly the sound a shark makes when it kicks down a door.
GAHSHUNK.
"OH SHIT RUN AWAY FROM THE SUBMARINE"
Gahshunk by holysmokes06 May 11, 2009

Gatsby Effect 

When a person's friends or acquaintances agree to uphold untrue stories about the friend for the sake of helping that friend impress others, especially a romantic interest.
"Rick told me that Marty graduated from Yale and used to work for Disney!"

"Aw, Marty hasn't done any of that. That's just Ricky using the Gatsby Effect to help him date you."
Gatsby Effect by Fits Gerald June 15, 2013
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The phenomenon where adults salivate at children's toys
Every time I walk into the toy aisle, I catch myself kidulting over the latest action figures and LEGO sets!
kidulting by Emotional Cruiser October 12, 2025
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British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”

Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
According to the boffins downstairs, the murderer used a serrated blade.
Boffin by Agnon February 11, 2023
Word of the Day on October 3, 2026

Pee Calculus

When you have to pee in a movie but don’t want to miss anything, and must do the following mental equation: will the amount I have to pee cause enough discomfort to diminish my attention capacity for the remainder of the movie to an extent which is greater than the amount of the movie I would miss by making a mad dash to the restroom.
I saw Satantango last night, wonderful film but by the 5th hour I had to start doing pee calculus.
Pee Calculus by anorlondo October 1, 2026
Word of the Day on October 2, 2026
Literally "dirty" pronounced with a West Indian accent. Can also have a positive connotation, for example Sean Paul's album title "Dutty Rock".
"The girl is pretty but she corrupt and dutty!"

or, in a positive usage:

"Booya! That freestyle was dutty!"
Dutty by J Hall April 3, 2003
Word of the Day on October 1, 2026
korean word for madam, older woman
Ajumma wait a moment
Ajumma by aintnotinbutnice July 5, 2009
Word of the Day on September 30, 2026

Slop Grenade

When someone uses AI to generate a large document, slide deck, or piece of code/software and tosses it over the fence for you to deal with.
Chad: Hey Brent I sent you the new backend API change to review, it’s only 100 files changed.

Brent: he just tossed me a slop grenade
Slop Grenade by Joe Squid September 28, 2026
Word of the Day on September 29, 2026
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