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hemline theory

The idea on Wall Street that the socially acceptable length of women's skirts will reveal the state of the stock market.
Low skirts at the ankles mean the country is swaying towards a conservative, bear market. (1930s)
High skirts above the knee mean the country is in a free spirited and aggressvie bull market. (1980s)
hemline theory by JayBee March 20, 2005
Related Words
Hemlit • helit • hemit • Hemlata • hemlin • hamlit • healite • healitic • heelitch • helitha
She has so much coolness it's sometimes hard to contain, she is of an Indian origin.

Hindi defintion of Hemlata- Golden creeper.
She however does not creep, she glides.
It's an honour to meet her, and people sometimes wait years to get the chance. She may be one of the most awesome people you will ever meet, so make sure you get a picture to prove that you did.
Guy 1: Dude, met someone called Hemlata last night!
Guy 2: You're so lucky! I've always wanted to meet a Hemlata, they're so rare. Introduce me?
Guy 1: Can't bro, you have to be chosen. It's an honour that you have to earn.
Guy 2: Fuck you then.
Hemlata by Latte2221 September 20, 2012

hemelite 

a term used to define people who live in hemel hempstead.
hey there I am going to see my hemelite friend this evening, I am from out of town, unfortunatley not a hemelite.
hemelite by the professors December 5, 2010
A random word that originated at stokesley school, north yorkshire, england, particularly amongst the pupils who began in 96. This word settled all arguments and/or ensures the person to whom it is said is gutted.
Mr Borwell:"I like measuring animals"
Clairey:"Hemity!" (index fingers pointing upside down)
Pauly:"Oh dear, Mr Borwell is gutted."
hemity by Pauly April 4, 2004
a combination of being fucked up from alcohol and marijuana.
woah your smoking a bleezy and sippin on some drank? you bout to be hamlit.
hamlit by edfue June 9, 2011
A kind boy who jokes around with his mates. Loves fighting and protecting his family.
If u get in a fight with a boy called hemnit you better run
Hemnit by Next worldufcfighter February 19, 2019
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NYC people who migrate north to Quahog, RI to see the leaves in the fall.
New York and everyone from there can fornicate themselves with an iron stick.
leafers by ss++ February 8, 2005
Word of the Day on September 27, 2026

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.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
Word of the Day on September 26, 2026

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."
Word of the Day on September 25, 2026
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
Word of the Day on September 24, 2026
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
Word of the Day on September 23, 2026

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
Word of the Day on September 22, 2026
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