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Howard hand 

An upward movement of the hand repeatedly to signify agreement or excitement. Done by the students at Howard University
Person A: Hello my name is Kayla and I'm from Atlanta!

Person in Audience: Woooooooooo! *does Howard hand*
Howard hand by KaylaWayla April 11, 2012

Howard Halifax 

A girl does a handstand and the male stands over her and shits into her vagina, he sucks it in and out and gives her extra
Dave gave me the Howard Halifax last night. Fair to say he gave me extra!

Project Howard Hamlin

A coordinated scheme to fuck up someones life beyond repair, often motivated by a somewhat unreasonable disliking of said person. The term stems from Season 6 of 'Better Call Saul' where characters Jimmy and Kim deliberately destroy the life of their former boss, Howard Hamlin, by the means of both reputation and personal wellness. This was done by forming intricate plans to frame him as a prostitute soliciting drug addict, as well as creating nuisance in his day-to-day life, ranging from minor inconveniences to complete devastation.
"I've divised a multi-step plan to destroy his entire livelihood. I call it Project Howard Hamlin."

Hanging out with Howard Finkel 

Brian: Oh yeah!
Shane: What are you doing, Brian?

Brian: I'm hanging out with Howard Finkel.

Hallway Howard

Any person/group in a school hallway that poses a threat to those passing; unremarkable people posing as obstacles to those trying to get to class.

Can come individually or in groups, though individual hallway howards are rare. Often very excitable girls/boys talking without realizing they're taking up the whole damn hallway.
person 1: damn, this school is full of assholes and hallway howards.

person 2: true. I'll be pissed if we're late again.
Hallway Howard by acxi January 25, 2019
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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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