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I’m Busy 

A phrase often used by someone who does not want to go on a date or otherwise hang out with you, but does not want to hurt your feelings. The truthfulness and frequency of this statement depends mostly on whoever’s asking.

(See also: I have a boyfriend/I have a girlfriend)
Gus: We should hang out sometime, are you available any time in the next five years?
Amy: Um, no, I’m busy, like REALLY busy.
Gus (to self): Here we go again...
I’m Busy by Rage against the meme November 19, 2019
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I’m busy 

Person 1: hey you want to come over

Person 2: sorry I can’t I’m busy

Person 1: ok that’s fine
I’m busy by Vacuum March 21, 2019
A cowards nice way of saying "Leave me alone!"
Me: "How are you?"

Responder: "I'm fine. I'm busy. Just busy as hell!"
I'm busy by Blah! Blah! Blah! February 11, 2013
An excuse to not hang out with someone. Also, a nice way of saying no.
John: "Hey, wanna hang out?"
Bobby; " Sorry, I'm busy"

Mary "Hey, wanna hang out this weekend?"
Henry: " I wish i could but I am busy"
I'm busy by Boston95 June 4, 2016
\ˈīm ˈbi-zē\

I have a priority list. . . You're not on it.
"Can you help me work something out? I really need a friend for a minute"

I really want to but I'm just so busy with work and school and family; I'm busy.
I'm busy by His Royal Majesty January 6, 2012
\ˈīm ˈbi-zē\

I have a priority list.

You're not on it.
"Could you help me for just an hour or so? I really need a friend"

I really wanted to be there for you but I'm busy with work and school and family.
I'm busy by His Royal Majesty January 6, 2012

[I'm busy as a lizard drinkin] 

Australian colloquial term.
People who are busy as a lizard drinking are doing absolutely nothing!
Lizards don't drink.
Hey mate can you give me a hand?
Nar Mate "I'm busy as a lizard drinkin...."
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Brought-upsy 

scruples; to have manners;

May also be spelt Brought-upsie

WestIndian/Caribbean in orient - Barbados, WHUT.
Example 1: Child, you ain't got no brought-upsy?

Translation: My Child, have you not any manners?



Example 2: What, you ain't got no brought-upsy?

Translation: I can't believe you're doing that. Were you not taught any manners as a child?
Brought-upsy by B-Town Gilly April 20, 2005
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The practice of modifying a model (not limited to toy action figures) to achieve some result other than that intended by the manufacturer. ...
I had to kitbash my Luke Skywalker figure with my Darth Vader figure because Luke was missing a hand.
kitbash by geru January 15, 2006
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Satellite baddies

Attractive women who are far from your location.
There are no hot girls in the area, theres only satellite baddies.
Satellite baddies by Banksy123 September 5, 2026
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-Ramifications

-shorthand for the ramifications of actions
Omg, the ramifications!”
-“You forgot about the rammys, bro.”
Rammys by Brandonmical August 4, 2023
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Failure Shower 

When you fail at something in life (eg. failing an exam or not getting a job), go home and spend an hour just standing in the shower, propping yourself up against the wall with your eyes on your feet.
Caleb knew the only thing to do after he didnt get prefect was take a failure shower.
Failure Shower by Vikingnz October 27, 2009
Word of the Day on September 8, 2026
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