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This is a term first used by Nick from Nick's strength and power in late 2020. This refers to the lighting which is used by bodybuilders and gym goers when they take selfies and trying to show off their physics. This lighting along with the camera angle often make people look more muscular and shredded and it is not a real reflection of what their body looks in real life.
He is looking shredded under the goonlight
goonlight by Freddie Sz November 22, 2020
Word of the Day on June 12, 2025
The Goonlight is the optimal lighting used by bodybuilders to enhance the appearance of their physiques. This is often top-down lighting, casting shadows in a way that enhances the appearance of muscular definition. This term was first used by "Hey guys, it's Nick from Nick's Strength and Power and I have a COUPLE of interesting stories for you today."
Larry Wheels set a new PR and looks shredded under the Goonlight.
Nick was dancing in the Goonlight.

ghostlighting 

A hybrid of ghosting and gaslighting. Ceasing all communication with someone and then, when they attempt to contact you, pretending like you have no idea who they are or what they are talking about.
John: "Guys, did you hear what Christina did?"
Catherine: "No, what?"
John: "She was too chicken sh*t to quit her job, so she just didn't show up and then when her boss, Will, called her, she acted like she didn't know who he was!"
Catherine: "Oh, wow, she's totally ghostlighting that dude, eh?"
ghostlighting by rjcorefour November 28, 2017
Word of the Day on November 30, 2017

Ghostlighting 

(verb) The act of pretending you are not ghosting someone by continuing to engage in superficial or superficial communication, such as liking their social media posts or sending them occasional messages, without actually committing to any real interaction or communication.

Note: Ghostlighting is often used as a way to avoid confrontation or to mislead someone into thinking that a relationship or connection is still active, when in reality the person is being ghosted. It is generally considered to be a dishonest and manipulative behavior.
I thought we were still friends, but then I realized she was just ghostlighting me by liking all my Instagram photos and sending me the occasional text message."
Ghostlighting by lucwrite December 22, 2022

Gooselighting 

When you're a Goose and you manipulate (someone) by psychological means into questioning their own sanity.
We're Gooselighting the Goosemaster himself.
Gooselighting by XMastaFlex May 17, 2022

Godslight 

A very nice and caring boy always hurt emotionaly and easily to tricked my love he also cares about his friends and also a great fucker in the future
I love Godslight
Godslight by My main G November 24, 2020
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funflation 

The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets.
funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
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Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
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Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
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Being ignored by someone when making a statement or asking a question. Also known as blanked and turfed.
Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
aired by Pietro February 9, 2005
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piddlefart

verb. To waste time doing nothing.
Instead of doing my homework, I decided to piddlefart around for two hours.
piddlefart by Rene April 25, 2005
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anyone who succeeds in disgracing/over indulging themselves in the throws of clubland
28 hours and 4 clubs later, gurning for england but still refusing to go home - a total wrongun!!
wrongun by bevvers March 21, 2007
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