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Harvard of the West 

The University of Michigan Ann Arbor became a favored choice for bright Jewish students from New York in the 1920s and 1930s when the Ivy League schools had quotas restricting the number of Jews to be admitted. As a result, U-M gained the nickname "Harvard of the West," which became commonly parodied in reverse after John F. Kennedy referred to himself as "a graduate of the Michigan of the East, Harvard University" in his speech proposing the formation of the Peace Corps while on the front steps of the Michigan Union.
Since Michigan is known as the "Harvard of the West", you can buy a t-shirt in the Michigan bookstore that has "Harvard" in big letters, the Harvard school seal, and then underneath the words "The Michigan of the East".
Harvard of the West by talkkie July 14, 2011

Harvard of the west coast 

The Claremont Colleges

Seven prestigious colleges located in Claremont, California. Consists of 5 undergraduate and 2 graduate schools. The institutions are highly selective and are consistently ranked among the nation's best colleges in US News and World Report as well as in many other college guides.

Located in the city of Claremont, which is known as The City of Trees and PhDs. The Claremont Colleges are often referred to as Harvard of the West Coast primarily because the city is dominated by people with advanced degrees, doctorates etc. It is a place with a lot of old money, inherited wealth, and blue blood.

The undergraduate colleges include Claremont McKenna, Pitzer, Harvey Mudd, Pomona College and Scripps.

The two graduate colleges include Claremont Graduate University and Keck Graduate Institute.

The Claremont College campuses are adjoining and within walking distance of one another. Put together, the campuses cover roughly one square mile.
The purpose of the consortium is to provide the specialization, flexibility and personal attention commonly found in a small college, with the resources of a large university. Their compartmentalized collegiate university design was inspired by the University of Oxford.
I'm smarter than you. I go to Harvard of the west coast. Aka the Claremont Colleges.
An Irish phrase meaning shit, derived from ass
(Not to be confused with the literal description of one's buttocks)
"Did you hear the song Aylek$ dropped?"
"Hardly. Her music is absolute cheeks."

"My boyfriend say LaFlame is cheeks."
"Tell your boyfriend I said it's his mixtape that's cheeks."
Cheeks by thecartisan April 26, 2020

sans sheriff 

Lawless use of fonts or typography, with no regard to aesthetics or legibility
I'm putting this CV straight in the bin. Written totally sans sheriff.
sans sheriff by Jamarley July 3, 2019

Breadhead 

Someone who is addicted to obtaining money and building wealth. A money addict and fanatic. Breadheads often work more than one full-time job, and some even participate in illicit activities to "obtain the bread".
A breadhead is like a crackhead, but for money instead of crack.
Breadhead by 🅱️ U S 3 4 8 March 30, 2022

Stink lines

As seen in illustrations or cartoons: Wavy, vertical lines rising above a person, place or thing. Denotes a foul odor.
"You didn't put enough stink lines on your picture of the teacher."
Stink lines by Athene Airheart March 14, 2004