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An expression used in the académe industry which means , to have a terrible teaching method but is a good friend/mentor.

Usually applies to educators and professors.
Professor Snape is acting like a complete guinto but at least he makes up for it when it counts.
Guinto by Oxxy_Montalvy September 13, 2016
Related Words
Guinzo • Guinzoid • ginzo • Guino • Guinto • guineo • guinho • gunzo • Gainzo • gainzology
It is a type of teaching method that makes relatively easy concepts impossibly difficult and will make you realize that the only thing you will be able to learn is the fact that when tungsten is heated it lights up.
Guinto sucks!
Guinto by Asis_Rhoderick October 30, 2011

Guinzoid 

A derogatory term for Italians, drawn from the word "guinea."
Things were okay until those spaghettie-bending guinzoids started coming around here.
Guinzoid by Tom from the Shore November 9, 2007
slang term for those of Sicilian descent; usually used in a derogatory manner; most often used in Northeastern USA (NY, NJ, New England)
That no good Ginzo killed my son!
ginzo by Frank "Ginzo" Fella January 23, 2004

Extrava-ginzo 

An over-the-top Italian wedding. See, e.g. the opening scene of The Godfather.
I have to go to Giuseppe's wedding tomorrow. It's going to be a real extrava-ginzo
1. Derogatory term used against Italian Americans
2. A second generaton or later over-30 Italian American from the NY/NJ/Philadelphia area who retains an unusually strong sense of ethnic identity. Identifiable by the routine use of the few Italian words or phrases they know in ordinary conversation with the assumption everyone will know what they mean.Also tend to assume their customs and holiday traditions are universal. They self-identify as Catholic but attend Mass at most twice a year, and consider watching the Pope on television the equivalent of going to Mass. They have conservative social values, particularly concerning gay rights and gender roles.
3. An older guido or guidette
When our relationship started getting serious, the ginzo in him started really coming out
Ginzo by tompaines ghost October 27, 2007
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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.
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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."
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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
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A group of people, typically women, searching through someone’s digital footprint in order to find more information about that person.
Susie wasn’t sure if her new Hinge match was a creep, so she assembled Galantir and they found out he used to post slurs on gaming forums.
Galantir by Ge-sus September 22, 2026
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murderhobo 

In a tabletop game, a murderhobo is a player who murders NPCs indiscriminately. This is normally derogatory, referring to a player who totally ignores quests, dialog, backstory, trade, world building etc.

The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.
DM: The sad little orphan girl tugs at Steve's trenchcoat to get his attention, and ask for help saving her pet dog from...
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
murderhobo by Loup&S September 9, 2021
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