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Asian illumination

noun:
1. flushing of the skin or redness in the cheeks caused by acetaldehyde buildup after drinking alcohol.

2. THAT DRUNK GLOW!

some background:
Acetaldehyde is a toxin produced from alcohol metabolism that causes flushing and many hangover symptoms. Some people take longer to break down acetaldehyde and experience symptoms for longer periods.

-AT bayBEE
Non-tomato: Hey, you look as red as a tomato! Got that Asian glow?
Tomato: Yeeep, got that Asian illumination! ;)
Asian illumination by Pap¡ May 15, 2016

Illumism 

it is a religion where you praise and worship the lord Illumi Zoldyck. someone who believes in Illumism must say 'subarashii 🛐📍' everyday and should always capitalise Illumi's name as a sign of respect. may Illumi's pins be with you, my fellow Illumists. 🙏🛐📍
Person A: I believe in Illumism, he is our lord and our saviour.

Person B: May Illumi's pins be with you 🙏🛐📍
Illumism by YourNormalWeeb November 5, 2020
the fucking hottest character in hunterxhunter. his long black hair is sexy as fuck and them ARMS. his waist is hot too. so so hot holy fuck and amazing and perfect and needs a fucking redemption arc right fucking now. basically a hot mf who’s prettier than you.
fuck i want illumi so bad
illumi by illumizoldyck January 19, 2021
Killua’s older brother in the show Hunter x Hunter, he is the oldest of the Zoldyck brothers. He has long silky black hair and very toned arms. He is very hot and often wears matching outfits with his husband Hisoka.
Person 1: Illumi should have a redemption arc!
Person 2: I agree he is so misunderstood.
Illumi by svnstar December 1, 2020
Killua’s goddess brother with huge badonkadonks and a dump truck. Gay for the magician man whore. Illumi is a traumatized goddess often misunderstood.
Chrollo: Damn illumi has some nice titties
Hisoka: AND a fat ass!
Illumi by Kingmurder_explosion January 14, 2021

Like Blackpool illuminations 

When you leave lots of lights switched on in your house and your Mum says its like blackpool illuminations. Particuarly those who come from the north of england will understand
Switch the lights off it's like blackpool illuminations in here!
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