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The act of dehumanizing a group of people by using a broad, often derogatory term to characterize them, with the intent of reducing or eliminating empathy toward that group.
Etymology: Derived from the term "Jap," a historically offensive slang used primarily during World War II to refer to Japanese people in a derogatory manner. The verb "japing" extends this root to describe the broader act of using reductive or dehumanizing language against any group, reflecting the original term's connotation of prejudice and oversimplification.
"The politician's speech was criticized for japing Mexican immigrants, painting them as a monolithic threat to society by calling them wetbacks."
Japing by tennis baller October 13, 2025
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Happy Japing 

Japing (wanking into an old or new sock) followed by slapping people who are younger round you with this dirty sock. Invented by the 2007 Ryle House Lower 6th. Founded by Joe Carr-Hill
Hey higgins i think we should go happy japing.
Yeah go on that would be a right laugh. I think we should get the 4th form
Great idea you assclown! Now Suck my ridges!
Happy Japing by Assclown United December 12, 2007
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JAQing off 

The act of asking leading questions to influence your audience, then hiding behind the defense that they're "Just Asking Questions," even when the underlying assumptions are completely insane.
"Did Obama kidnap and murder Natalee Holloway, then dump her body into the ocean?"
"Quit JAQing off."
JAQing off by count z May 3, 2010

jaying someone up

The act of calling out someone's name when they are the perfect distance so that they can hear you but they won't know who did it. This may also be done from a car by yelling "MA'AM' or 'SIR". When and if you get someone good it's quite hilarious. This was started in Keller, Texas.
*Man walking down the street* (you and your bro in your car) "SIR" *man looks around in confusement*

your bro says: Man, I love jaying someone up.
jaying someone up by ndnftw December 30, 2010
Noun
1. A hypothetical country that is a cross between China and Japan
1. This Chow-Mein Ramen mix came from Japina. Its a sooo good!
Japina by Steven Kincaid March 28, 2009
Jalping is the act of approaching stranger and begging for money/a square/crack/etc. The demand for capital is often accompanied by some bunk story about how they got jumped by ten homies on the North Side, one of their relatives catching the bubonic plague and needing money, or how they need gas to get to the next big town.
"Hey man, let me tell you a story man. My brother and I were delivering cupcakes to the Orphans when we saw a vet clinic on fire so we ran in on down there and saved all the kittens but my brother died and the cupcakes burned man. I was wondering if you could give me $1.25 so I can gets some more cupcakes man."

"Get out of here man, you're just jalping"
Jalping by J. Freeman May 19, 2006
When you tell multiple lies and people already know you are lying but you continue to lie
Why you jading bro?
Jading by Victim of jading January 30, 2015
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West Midlands slang word for rockers, bikers, greasers etc. In the late 1980s it was used by the UK music press to refer to a specific scene centered around the bands Pop Will Eat Itself and Crazyhead. The term never found favour with readers of 'the inkies' (Sounds, Melody Maker and the still extant NME) and was soon dropped. Now often used in predominantly working-class areas of the midlands and the north to mean someone who listens to rock-derived music and/or dresses in a manner that suggests they affiliate themselves with rock music of some kind.
Some grebo passed with Sabbath playing on his stereo.
The Poppies are at no. 17? God, a grebo band in the charts!
They're playing nu-metal now, bloody grebos!
grebo by cactuscat September 15, 2006
Word of the Day on August 24, 2026

TikTok Farlands

TikTok Farlands is a term to refer to videos that you see after scrolling for a long time. These videos can potentially be disturbing, or weird. Said videos can also have low likes, or low comments.
“I reached the TikTok Farlands bro”
Word of the Day on August 23, 2026

mormon assault vehicle

another term for a station wagon, mini-van, or any other kind of vehicle that is targeted at the "family" demographic(also M.A.V.)
"Tactical advantages aside, the M.A.V. is top of the line for the holy warrior troop transport manufactured by the Church of Latter Day Saints Military Industrial Complex. Also great for family trips...to heathen lands."
mormon assault vehicle by KVRX January 10, 2005
Word of the Day on August 22, 2026

Shakira Law 

A version of "Sharia Law" that Reform Ltd supporters tend to refer to, often by mistake.
Richard Tice of Reform now lives in Dubai, under Shakira Law, although telling Brits that we should worry about it
Shakira Law by Reformltd February 16, 2025
Word of the Day on August 21, 2026

Overstand 

To understand a topic or statement to the highest extent.
Leroy, after being told the tenth time by his sister, did overstand her idea of robbing the 7-11.
Overstand by Elf Eater March 23, 2003
Word of the Day on August 20, 2026
A map that mostly tells you where everything is
Friend 1: Follow me there is a player nearby
Friend 2: How do you know?
Friend 1: Minimap
minimap by LeWord January 13, 2015
Word of the Day on August 19, 2026
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