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A service organization whose primary focus is to bring racial harmony and cultural awareness to the community through various activities. JAMAA, which literally means "family" in Swahili, does not have one governing body, instead consisting of dozens of separate and distinct chapters throughout the world. JAMAA appears at high schools and colleges across the United States. Many JAMAA members are also steppers.

Aside from its service to the community, JAMAA has led worldwide philanthropic efforts in Africa. Most sources indicate that JAMAA was first founded by Adrien Tuyaga, a Burundi native, to combat ethnic violence and gang affiliation.
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JAMAA by PurpleWhite January 31, 2008
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A group of people, “guys”. Mostly used by people of Arab descent.
Ya jamaa, let’s go to mosque today!
Jamaa by kartofelina December 4, 2018
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jamaican dutch 

An accent used by radio mc's in and around london
MC Grindah: Steves, that's not.... You need to be more Jamaican Dutch, just do it like Beats does it, like I said. Come on.
jamaican dutch by Mark Zuckeburg February 21, 2017

jamaican funeral 

The act of ashing a bong clear, and then dumping the bongwater over the still smoldering ashes to put them out.
"Hey man, let's get out of here. Jamaican funeral this bong and let's roll."
jamaican funeral by K. Melly November 27, 2014
The sort of person who would go away for a weekend with his wife to a hotel somewhere romantic and spend the entire night flirting outrageously with a waitress and it's OK because he's got a Jaaag.
Jaaag by JaaagMan July 24, 2011
The correct pronunciation of non-SUV Jaguar cars used by Jaguar owners and people who appreciate Jaguars.
Jaguar owner - I'm sorry I can't pay for the dinner tonight, but it's okay because I drive a Jaaag.

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When you go on honeymoon with your wife and have an affair by 10 other women on the same night, but it's okay because you drive a Jaaag
Jaaag by Ripstikerpro March 2, 2019

Jamaican Spray Park 

Hey, Phil I got soaked yesterday in the Jamaican Spray Park.
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Basically the same meaning as ate.
x:"Girl your fit chewed today!"
Chewed by iod1o March 30, 2022
Word of the Day on October 19, 2026

Blue Movie 

A pornographic film.

The use of the word "blue" to refer to sexually explicit content was first recorded in Scotland in 1824. "Blue" meant "lewd" because prostitutes dressed in blue gowns.
I found your stash of blue movies under your bed.
Blue Movie by Shayde79 January 20, 2011
Word of the Day on October 18, 2026

fache-couture 

French slang, which translated, means "bull's fashion" but basically equates to "hyper trendy" or overly trendy. Used when a person wishes to express distaste at the latest fashion trend/fad, because it seems that everyone has a certain item of clothing or is wearing it. This term is most frequently heard in Paris but is slowly spreading to other parts of France.
1. That Burberry scarf is so fache-couture.
2. That purple American Apparel hoodie is so fache-couture.
fache-couture by bkgmh46x0x March 18, 2008
Word of the Day on October 17, 2026
A slang term for GLP-1 medications(like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, etc.), usually referring to their appetite-killing, weight-loss, or “I forgot to eat” effects rather than the medical details.

Usage:
* Often casual, ironic, or meme-y
* Can imply effortless weight loss, suppressed hunger, or being “powered by pharmaceuticals”

Notes:
Not a brand name—just shorthand for the whole GLP-1 wave. Frequently shows up in online jokes, gym talk, and group chats where people pretend they’re *totally* doing it naturally.
“I’m not dieting, I’m just on that glippy.”
“Ever since the glippy hit, food feels optional.”
“That summer body? Yeah, glippy assisted.”
Glippy by Wild Stoner Appears December 14, 2025
Word of the Day on October 16, 2026

fauxstalgia 

Faux nostalgia. Faking old things in an attempt to recapture the feeling of times gone past, especially of technology that has passed.
Hipstamatic pictures, just like the vinyl-static added to digital recordings, is prime fauxstalgia
fauxstalgia by scotte61 December 16, 2010
Word of the Day on October 15, 2026
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