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hobos, tramps, & bums

Amongst the homeless, there's a hierarchy~hobos will work, tramps only if they feel like it, & bums, not at all, ever.
I've met lots of hobos, tramps, & bums & was very surprised that they classify themselves differently!
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Hofstadter's Law

“Hofstadter's Law” is that things will always takes longer than you expect, even when you take into account Hofstadter's Law (which is that things will always takes longer than you expect, even when you take into account Hofstadter's Law).
Dude, I knew this job was gona take longer than I expected, so I quoted extra, but now it’s taking even longer than that.
Hofstadter's Law is screwing me over
Hofstadter's Law by cjbatz May 8, 2009

Hobosexual 

Person who jumps into relationships to have a place to live.
That fool only with her for a roof, he's a hobosexual.
Hobosexual by S8H2A4U7N7E February 10, 2017
Word of the Day on November 12, 2023

Hobosexual 

Someone who enters or fakes a relationship to avoid homelessness.
Man, Trevor is such a hobosexual. What's he gonna do when he runs out of girls that will let him live with them?
Hobosexual by Cjciosjab jdja December 17, 2017

Aluminum Hobos 

Homeless persons who show up after big outdoor football or concert events to collect empty aluminum beer cans for money.
"Man, I bet the Aluminum Hobos are gonna think it's payday after the George Thorogood concert tonight."
Aluminum Hobos by SRM0012 December 29, 2009

Homosae-PEON 

Anyone who puts their own name on Urban Dictionary with the definition having any of the folowing words to describe themself: Awesome, Rockin', Amazing, Sexy, Beautiful, Intelligent, Ruler of the world, God-like.....These people really are not any the words stated above....they are really Giant Douches
McKay, fiona, adam, Scott

Each of the above mentioned people is a Homosae-PEON.
Homosae-PEON by Scoopalone February 21, 2009
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fauxstalgia 

Faux nostalgia. Faking old things in an attempt to recapture the feeling of times gone past, especially of technology that has passed.
Hipstamatic pictures, just like the vinyl-static added to digital recordings, is prime fauxstalgia
fauxstalgia by scotte61 December 16, 2010
Word of the Day on October 15, 2026

pajama casual 

Pajama casual is a term used when working from home and preparing for a video conference. All business above the waist and your pajama pants down below.
We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.
pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020
Word of the Day on October 14, 2026

funflation 

The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets.
funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
Word of the Day on October 13, 2026
A US deep south term for an alligator. Usually used in the Cajun dialect.
Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
Word of the Day on October 12, 2026

Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
Throat Sweats by TacoFings420 April 23, 2024
Word of the Day on October 11, 2026
Being ignored by someone when making a statement or asking a question. Also known as blanked and turfed.
Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
aired by Pietro February 9, 2005
Word of the Day on October 10, 2026
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