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In a bad way 

Phrase alluding to the fact that the speaker, or subject of the phrase is in either a desperate and/or unfortunate state of being or situation. It can either be leading up to or following a request for some form of assistance or help.
Steve asked Ray for a little credit by petitioning in his most sincere voice, ”Please, Ray, just gimme a $10 spot till tomorrow and I promise you I’ll have your money then. C’mon, I'm in a bad way. I ain't had shit today.”
In a bad way by Nikki Stixx April 22, 2020
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in a bad way 

1. A state of being that is difficult emotionally.
2. A difficult situation to navigate.
1. I've been in a bad way ever since my girlfriend left me, crying all the time.

2. When my boss sent that email calling me out to our supervisor it really put me in a bad way.
in a bad way by lalla1 March 11, 2009

Taste good in a bad way 

A way of saying that something didn't taste good and a way of camouflaging an honest answer when people ask if you liked their bad tasting food.
Norwegian: Did you like the Norwegian brown cheese?
Tourist: Well, it taste good in a bad way!

I don't mean that in a bad way 

a prhase used to remove offensiveness from a statement, similar to i'm just sayin'. this phenomenon was first explained and used by comedian Dom Irrera.
Let me tell you something ok? Your sister is a bit of a slut - now I don't mean that in a bad way - but she gets around if you know what I mean.
An Irish phrase meaning shit, derived from ass
(Not to be confused with the literal description of one's buttocks)
"Did you hear the song Aylek$ dropped?"
"Hardly. Her music is absolute cheeks."

"My boyfriend say LaFlame is cheeks."
"Tell your boyfriend I said it's his mixtape that's cheeks."
Cheeks by thecartisan April 26, 2020
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sans sheriff 

Lawless use of fonts or typography, with no regard to aesthetics or legibility
I'm putting this CV straight in the bin. Written totally sans sheriff.
sans sheriff by Jamarley July 3, 2019
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Breadhead 

Someone who is addicted to obtaining money and building wealth. A money addict and fanatic. Breadheads often work more than one full-time job, and some even participate in illicit activities to "obtain the bread".
A breadhead is like a crackhead, but for money instead of crack.
Breadhead by 🅱️ U S 3 4 8 March 30, 2022
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