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Gimmic

Term used to mostly for interenet rappers who can't music good enough to sustain an audience, so they need to use a gimmic to give themselves appeal.
That rapper had shitty bars, but I loved his gimmic!
Gimmic by Yoddle Yeaat May 18, 2018
Ummm gimmic
Gimmic by Jennifer coster January 2, 2019

gimmicky 

'Gimmicky' is used to describe something that attracts the attention from mainstream media, but when explored in-depth it turns out to be rather underwhelming and overhyped.
An item or product is said to be 'gimmicky' if it lacks innovation or any outstanding traits.
Todd: "Hey man, have you seen the new game that came out recently?"

Jesse: "What game..? Oh, *that* game. Meh, it looks kinda gimmicky."
gimmicky by JonnyJigsaw July 25, 2016

Gimmie Dats 

gimmie dats - "A generation of freeloading Americans with an inherent sense of entitlement with respect to government assistance programs: SSI, WIC, EBT, SNAP, Welfare, Unemployment, Financial Aid, Gas Cards, etc... The gimmie dats are notorious breeders and usually spawn numerous children with multiple partners throughout their lifetime; often children born to a gimmie dat, themselves become gimmiedats."
Shelly is a gimmie dats because she believes she is entitled to SSI benifits because of her Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
Gimmie Dats by ToxicAvenger0420 October 25, 2010

gimmick poster

A member of a forum or news group who takes on some personality in the form of something familiar or comical.

A gimmick poster typically will not reveal personal details about their selves or opinions unless it matches the persona they have created or are borrowing from.

Note: Most Gimmick Posters are multis. typically they are well known regular members of the forum or newsgroup.
You know that HomerSimpson is actually JohnDoe123 dont you? yeah, he's just another multi. JohnDoe123 is always makeing up new Gimmick Posters.
gimmick poster by Sykko December 29, 2008
A method of gaining customers or attracting attention by accentuating a certain trait/quality.
Many Southern car dealerships use honesty as a gimmick, insisting that they are "not one of those big-city dealerships".
Gimmick by Diggity Monkeez January 28, 2005
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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
Word of the Day on September 27, 2026

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
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