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I hesitate to articulate for fear that I may deviate from the true course of rectitude 

I don't know. Literally. It means, I don't know.
Professor: Michael, what is the atomic weight of Uranium?
Michael: I hestiate to articulate for fear that I may deviate from the true course of rectitude.
Professor: What?
Michael: I don't know.

hesidate 

A planned encounter between two individuals who are unsure whether each other's intentions are romantic.
He asked me to go for coffee tomorrow, but it might just be as friends, so I hesitate to call it a date. It's a hesidate.
hesidate by Mr. Brief July 30, 2006

Hesitant Alien 

Gerard Way's (formerly of My Chemical Romance) solo album released on September 30, 2014. Songs include Action Cat, No Shows, and Millions. Rather than MCR's alternative based sound, the album is more Brit-pop.
I'm fairly sure anyone who likes MCR is going to like Hesitant Alien.
Hesitant Alien by MCR Fangirl February 5, 2015

homo-hesitant 

Thing 1: There's a bunch of gay guys in our building. I'm assuming they're gay; they were in speedos. But it's cool. They'll probably make great neighbors.
Thing 2: OMG, you're totally homo-hesitant!
homo-hesitant by A Bailey Rae November 11, 2010

Hestatic 

When a Jersey Shore member is super happy. Like, really happy.
Deena: Wow, seriously? OMG, I am so hestatic right now!
Hestatic by YujoAn March 21, 2011

Escalator Hesitator 

Someone who pauses prior to stepping on an escalator due to irrational fear of stepping on the cracks…
This usually happens in rush hour, and often results in the person behind falling over themselves or over the culprit as a result of the impromptu hesitation.
great, another escalator hesitator holding us up ..
Escalator Hesitator by silkist October 28, 2010
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countrypolitan 

Term used to describe someone who is a mix of both rural (country) and urban (metropolitan) lifestyles/upbringings. He/she is typically equally comfortable in both settings and is able to seamlessly slip back and forth between the two, appreciating the characteristics of each.
That ol' gal of mine drives the 12 lane freeway during the week and a John Deere on the weekends. She likes opra and the Grand Ol' Opry. I love them countrypolitan women.
countrypolitan by MOChick November 7, 2006
Word of the Day on November 1, 2026

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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