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The practice, usually by politicians, of wearing a pair of clear-lensed non-prescription spectacles, with the intent to make themselves appear serious, credible or intellectual.
Named after Michael Gove, the British politician, who first started the trend, it has since spread across the political divide, with the former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn joining in during the referendum campaign.
"Rick Perry put everything into that Energy Secretary role, he bought a new suit and even started Goving in an effort to pretend he was clever."
Goving by Beezus Fuffoon May 26, 2022

Going Cosby 

When someone places roofies in women's drinks.
"Did you hear what happened to those 2 chicks. Yeah some dude was Going Cosby on their drinks!"
Going Cosby by will bitten December 3, 2016

Going Paducah 

dying, when someone or something is on it’s last legs, last gasp or exhibiting a death rattle (The word “Paducah” is derived from the sound made when a severed head is drop-kicked into an empty dumpster. pah-DOO-kah)
“C’mon stop smackin’ that old TV. You’re not helping any. It’s going Paducah and there’s nothing you can do about it.”
Going Paducah by goose_on_a_roof October 17, 2020

When the going gets tough, the tough get going 

What this means is that when faced with difficulties and adversity, those who are mentally and physically resilient do not give up, but formulate an effective and disciplined plan of action which they initiate and carry through to a successful conclusion.
"Despite getting stuck with the fallout from Malcolm's fuck-up, Nick got everything sorted inside of a week!"
"Yeah, when the going gets tough, the tough get going."

going to new orleans 

When someone takes your shoes

Reference to the common shoe scam in new orleans where people ask you "where you got your shoes from"
"My friend says he's going to new orleans next period"
going to new orleans by ears_ears December 12, 2021

going full troll 

Going full troll — extensive actions designed to see how far partners in any arena will go with you no matter how badly you are treated.
Donald Trump is going full troll on the Republican Party by publicly dining with anti-semites and White Supremacist; then doubling down by call for the rejection of The Constitution of the United Stated.
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Witch Bath 

A bath consisting of a variety of slats, oils, soaps or any other added ingredients such as fruits, milks, herbs or any other spices for health or beautifying benifits.
She brought home alot of stuff and took it to the bathroom. She must be taking a witch bath.
Witch Bath by carnieboy30 October 26, 2020
Word of the Day on October 31, 2026

kinktober 

An excuse for people to write porn with different types of kinks throughout the month of October.

Smut Fanfiction
That chick doesn't write often but when she does, its for Kinktober.
kinktober by Kinkiest July 12, 2018
Word of the Day on October 30, 2026

proper lad 

a lad that is such a lad that he is a proper lad
person1:did you see bob
person2: ya he was a proper lad
Word of the Day on October 29, 2026
The number of years you are still sexually active
While our lifespan is the number of years we will live, our healthspan is the number of healthy years we will have and our sexspan is is the number of years we will continue to be healthy enough to continue having an active sex life.
sexspan by Dr Kat April 21, 2022
Word of the Day on October 28, 2026
A lighthearted reaction upon receiving disappointing news of some sort. Usually something that isn't a particularly a big deal, esp. when it primarily affects someone else - sort of a mild schadenfreude. Sometimes doubled or tripled, and possibly said in a sing-songy voice for added comedic effect to imitate a muted trumpet, which is how the meme originated.
You didn't get any napkins with your takeout pork fried rice? Womp womp.
womp by 175623226 November 3, 2011
Word of the Day on October 27, 2026
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