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Gastronomical determinism
Where the duration of a meeting is extended for no reason other than to include a free lunch or dinner.
The meeting went on an hour longer than it had to. Gastronomical determinism ensured that the debate continued, focusing on meaningless issues, until the company provided lunch was served.
Gastronomical determinism by Dan's Dictionary October 9, 2008
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Gastronomic orgasm
A moment of intense pleasure caused by eating food that has the maximum level of deliciousness possible, causing the person eating it a highly enjoyable journey of flavor.
Gastronomic orgasm by jast86 October 3, 2010
gastronaut
gastronaut by pentozali August 5, 2008
Gastronomical
Food that is incredibly delicious. The kind of delicious that is far beyond your favorite order at your local burger joint.
The Chile Verde plate at Salsitas is Gastronomical! It's way better than that crappy stuff at the El Ranchero restaraunt.
Gastronomical by MoDacious-AltaLoma April 25, 2009
molecular gastronomy
molecular gastronomy is a term you use when you stub your toe. it’s a term that can be quite stress relieving in some scenarios.
oh yeah. i know that pain. but what was that i heard you shouting when u stubbed your toe?
molecular gastronomy.
molecular gastronomy.
molecular gastronomy by sleepinonthegrass December 21, 2021
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Blue Movie
A pornographic film.
The use of the word "blue" to refer to sexually explicit content was first recorded in Scotland in 1824. "Blue" meant "lewd" because prostitutes dressed in blue gowns.
The use of the word "blue" to refer to sexually explicit content was first recorded in Scotland in 1824. "Blue" meant "lewd" because prostitutes dressed in blue gowns.
Blue Movie by Shayde79 January 20, 2011
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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.
2. That purple American Apparel hoodie is so fache-couture.
fache-couture by bkgmh46x0x March 18, 2008
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Glippy
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.
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.”
“Ever since the glippy hit, food feels optional.”
“That summer body? Yeah, glippy assisted.”
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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.
fauxstalgia by scotte61 December 16, 2010
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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.
pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020
Word of the Day on October 14, 2026