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harpurhey shuffle
A special and secret fight technique that originates from an inner-city area of Manchester, in North West England, called Harpurhey; which is located approximately three miles north east of Manchester city centre. The technique is greatly feared and just the mere mention of possessing Harpurhey shuffle knowledge, as a combat skill is enough to make opponents turn and run. Although the technique is a closely guarded secret, rumour suggest that it involves shuffles across the path of an appointment, making sure he/she takes small, quick steps to stay in contact with the ground, this enables them to change direction quickly and at will. The foot work is combined with a windmill type arm manoeuvre which has been described as too fast to explain.
Man 1# See that lad over there, he’s been saying you’re a nut job
Man 2# Oi, shit head, have you been putting it around that I’m barmy…
Man 1# Watch out our kid, he might look small but I heard that bloke is from Harpurhey and knows the Harpurhey shuffle
Man 2# Oh shit
Man 1# He’s coming over
Man 2# leg it!!
Man 2# Oi, shit head, have you been putting it around that I’m barmy…
Man 1# Watch out our kid, he might look small but I heard that bloke is from Harpurhey and knows the Harpurhey shuffle
Man 2# Oh shit
Man 1# He’s coming over
Man 2# leg it!!
harpurhey shuffle by MishLoz November 7, 2012
Harpal
Harpaxophilia
Harpaxophilia by TheDiversifier September 24, 2011
Rebecca Harpur
A really amazing and wonderful person. She is beautiful but needs to love herself more. She’s an amazing friend, she’s always really nice and funny and will always put a smile on your face even on the darkest days. She’ll always have your back and you’d be the luckiest person in the world to have a friend like Rebecca.
Rebecca Harpur by Duck lord :) April 25, 2021
harpago
Noun (ancient Roman naval terminology): a catapult-launched grappling hook, invented in the 1st century BCE by Marcus Agrippa, and successfully employed by himself (as commander of Roman naval forces) during the Battle of Actium, against the forces of Egyptian Queen Cleopatra VII, and her ally, the Roman triumvir Marcus Antonius (a.k.a. Mark Anthony).
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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.
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
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crunchy
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.
Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.
Modified derivative of granola.
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.
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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.
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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