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force of habit

When you do something involuntarily, without thinking, because you are so used to doing it.
After seeing a picture of Scarlet Johansen, my hand reached for my zipper out of force of habit.
force of habit by Bigbuffandnasty October 20, 2015
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habitual line stepper 

One who constantly steps over "the line" whatever that line may be. This has the effect of forcing you as an observer to set him or her straight with physical force or the threat of physical force.

(from Chappelle's Show: Charlie Murphy True Hollywood Story)
RICK JAMES "Charlie Murphy!!! (punch to the head, leaving a mark)

Then Charlie Murphy proceeds to kick Rick James' ass because he's gotta check that shit so it don't happen again, forcing him to stop being a habitual line stepper.

HubStubbed 

When a person is denied entry to a major sporting event, concert, etc. after purchasing tickets on StubHub. When (presumably) the ticket seller arrives at the venue with the original ticket earlier than the person who bought it on StubHub.
I paid twice the ticketmaster price for an NFL game on StubHub, and got HubStubbed when i tried to enter the stadium.
HubStubbed by GoHawks September 9, 2013

Jordyn Huitema 

A professional Canadian football player who plays for Paris Saint German

She is also extremely hot.
- You know Jordyn Huitema?

• Yeah she’s that hot footballer who plays for PSG right?
Jordyn Huitema by footballwriter23 December 28, 2021

creature of habit 

someone who develops (generally inadvertently) a set pattern of doing the same thing(s) during a certain time period of the day, week etc.

the opposite of someone who is spontaneous or has the ability to exhibit spontaneity.
"My father tended to be a creature of habit, especially during the weekend. For example, every Saturday morning, for as far back as I can remember, he would walk to the corner store, fetch the paper and read it at the breakfast table for approximately two hours. And every Sunday afternoon, without fail, he would take a drive out into the country, rain or shine."
creature of habit by Polo January 27, 2008

poker habit 

an affectionate term for any addiction, especially gambling.
son: Dad, what is a poker habit?

Dad: son, it's when people are addicted, mostly to games where you need to bet money. it becomes a disease that needs to be treated ASAP in that particular individual. Otherwise, people can lose their financial savings. marriages, property and may even end up doing harakiri to avoid shaming those close to them.
poker habit by Uncle Dimma April 7, 2013