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a dialect of the english language that has developed recently in human history, largely due to the popularity of instant messaging.

A contraction derived from "IM" (Instant Message) and "English."
The young people of today have abandoned the fine literature and culture of their forebears and have instead adopted a dumbed down culture. They have even gone so far as to replace the gracious English language with what they call Imgrish.
imglish by BvO November 20, 2003
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The idiomatic aberration of the English language specifically by people of Indian and Pakistani derivation, popularized by "The Simpsons" and 85% of the convenience-store operators in the United States.
"What for you call me?"

"Oooo, they should call the police peoples for him!"

"What? I speak Inglish!"
Inglish by Ardent Observer August 4, 2007
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n. The bastardization of the English language that is used in India and other shithole countries where call-center and technical-support jobs are exported so large corporations can profit off of cheap labor. The negative effects of 'Inglish' are often magnified by the poor telephone quality in these shithole countries. Please note: The term 'shithole' is not intended to be derogatory in this definition. It is merely a classification of these nations based on the fact that most of the residents live in poverty due to the low working wage and must shit into a hole instead of on a toilet. I'm sure they are fine people, they just don't know how to speak English.
Agent: "Wat iz you moher's maden nme?"
Caller: "Dude, I don't speak Inglish. I can't understand a damn thing you are saying. Could you transfer me to someone in the U.S."
Inglish by feed the dogs January 17, 2021
English words given new meaning or new words created for Information Technology purposes.
CAPTCHA is not English, it is Itglish!
Itglish by Traveler8995 April 17, 2020
oh dang fam she looks like a inglish
inglish by jonnyboo626 April 9, 2017
I have travelled alot and lived in many places and as a result I speak inglish. I also met Karen, a chilean who has travelled alot and also speaks inglish.
inglish by addake December 27, 2018
I.M.lish or imlish. Abbreviation for Instant Messaging English. The result of typing so fast that letters are left off, words jumbled, and general grammar rules are thrown out the window for the sake of expediency. Corrections are not bothered with as the reader will no doubt understand the text anyway. Similar in nature to texting grammar but more unintentional and mainly a result of trying to type as fast as one speaks.
wha she said sint as importnt as how she sid it. thats th prolbem. shes fuked. pardn my IMlish.
IMlish by Withheld by request March 2, 2007
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(Ewokese) Freedom!
And dying in yo' bed many years from now, would ya be willing ta trade all da days from dis here day ta dat fo' one chance, just one chance, ta come back here as young men an' tell our enemies dat dey may take our lives but dey will never take our freedom ... YUB NUB!
yub nub by rotjrem November 4, 2010
Word of the Day on September 4, 2026
1. Meaning nasty, sexy, filthy. Popularized by Christina Aguilera.

2. Used usally as a close friend in hip-hop slang.
1. Wanna get dirrty
It's about time that I came to start the party Sweat drippin' over my body
Dancin' gettin' just a little naughty

2. Sup Dirrty? Haven't seen you in a while.
dirrty by Minty November 30, 2003
Word of the Day on September 3, 2026

Coyote Ugly

1. Place

The Bar came before the movie. It is an awesome bar where the girls know how to party and make you feel okay about giving up your money, drawers, bras, and dignity.

2. Movie

A story about a Jersey girl following her dreams, aided by working at this bar in New York.

3. Situation/Person/Decision

See other definitions - waking up next to someone so ugly you'd rather chew your arm off than wake them up.
1. Yo, Coyote Ugly is my favorite bar! I got whipped, stripped, drunk, and danced on the bar all before 7 o'clock!

2. Hey did you see Coyote Ugly? It actually has a plot!

3. Ugg I woke up to Coyote Ugly this morning!
Coyote Ugly by jerseycountry March 8, 2009
Word of the Day on September 2, 2026

Literally 1984 

Used in response for when someone promotes/advocates an event or idea that is perceived to support "too much" authority and/or government control.

Often used jokingly as a over-exaggeration in political talk.

Can also be used in response to a ban or mute in a forum site or online chat.
Steve: I think that the government should regulate businesses more
Bob: Literally 1984!

--User1 has been permantly banned--
User2: You cant ban my friend like that! Literally 1984!
Literally 1984 by ke1 July 7, 2021
Word of the Day on September 1, 2026

Back when I lived in upstate new york 

A meaningless, unimpressive, self-serving introduction. An indicator that the story about to be shared will be pointless and dumb.
Back when I lived in upstate new york, I also had to park on the street - on two occasions, we got enough snow, mixed with just the right plowing, that my car was lifted off the ground from so much snow being jammed underneath it.
Word of the Day on August 31, 2026
Acronym, meaning Too Long Didn't Understand
Similar to TLDR
Sister: This meeting was to discuss the rough draft of my essay, where we discussed the subsidiary questions I added in my rough draft. We also discussed the relationship between my main title and the real-life situations I chose to use in my essay. We discussed the structure of my essay as well, specifically the Math AOK section and how it relates to the contradiction of the title. This second meeting was particularly helpful in discussing the implications of my essay claims and how to apply the title across various areas of knowledge. There were many sections of the essay that could have been cut down in wordiness and the ways of knowing required further and more in-depth analysis.

Me: Woah! TLDU!
TLDU by L-Evans January 14, 2019
Word of the Day on August 30, 2026
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