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Jiveshake 

Similar to a hanshake except instead of grabbing the whole hand, the participants grab onto the base of the thumb.

Originates from mid 80's black hip-hop culture but is now an accepted greeting among all brothas

Variations include bending the fingers after release, snapping ones fingers or even a fist pound in some cases.
Since I have a diverse group of friends, I often have to switch from the handshake to the jiveshake.
Jiveshake by pp0525 January 8, 2008
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scuba jivahs 

Formed during the dog days of summer 2005 in the piney hills hamlet of Ruston, Louisiana, the scuba jivahs burst onto the local barscene with longtime friends and musical accomplices Nixani and the Brothers Kirby. The Scuba Jivahs, a power trio, were born after a jam session at the pool house of local musician and public servant, Steve Hearn. After only a few tunes it became apparent to Matt Abram (bass), Josh "Jellyroll" Russell (drums), and Baker Wardlaw (guitar) that they were onto something big.

"I remember the first time we jammed, at baker's the old apartment, and we just knew." - Matt Abram

After multiple high energy, high octane practice sessions in Longstraw, Louisiana, the band decided they were ready and booked a gig with Nixani at the world renowned Sundown Tavern. Their first gig was followed by several others until Baker Wardlaw left to study in France for a year. A gig was booked for the week before Christmas. It was the first and only jivahs show to date that was recorded and tapes of this show have reached cult-like status in the underground live music scene. Upon his return from France, the jivahs played a reunion show with newcomers Oso Oro. Although there is no news from the jivahs camp, they are widely considered to be on a quasi-hiatus, brooding and awaiting the next opportunity for the three headed monster to rear its ugly head.
"brah, these guys are sick, deep jive!"

"awww man, that ain't jive, thats SCUBA JIVE!" - scuba jivahs
scuba jivahs by uncleslug September 21, 2008

javashift 

The annoying event when you are looking to click on something in a web page but it changes just as you click and you end up fuck knows where. Also known as ajaxulation
I wanted big tits but javashift caused me to click on Russell Crowe (which is arguably the same thing)
javashift by birkenstein December 2, 2015

jigashoo 

a term used for oversized basketball shoes worn by a black person.
he just baught a new pair of jigashoos
jigashoo by URBAAANMAN March 11, 2010
JAVASH Also known as BITEMYSENPAI aka senpai-insider . Is a popular youtuber , musician , and philosopher . He’s the definition of a true versatile individual .
Yo did you see JAVASH yesterday? He was dripped in VLONE.
Javash by RealCrudeDude November 9, 2019

Jivishaa 

The smart one in the group. A jivishaa is usually the one who can be trusted with all the secrets.

A jivishaa is the person in the group who is the smart one. Has silky smooth hair. A jivishaa is gorgeous
Person: who's your role model?
Person: I aspire to be a jivishaa, just as kind and affectionate!
Jivishaa by DracoJ369 September 3, 2019
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Respectfully 

Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.

After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
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You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things.
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Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.

Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.

Modified derivative of granola.
"I need more crunchy guys in my life. I'm so tired of dating preppy metrosexual assholes."

"I'm heading out to the crunchy store to pick up some fair trade chocolate and tea tree oil, do you need anything?"
crunchy by EBC July 11, 2007
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Galantir by Ge-sus September 22, 2026
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murderhobo 

In a tabletop game, a murderhobo is a player who murders NPCs indiscriminately. This is normally derogatory, referring to a player who totally ignores quests, dialog, backstory, trade, world building etc.

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DM: The sad little orphan girl tugs at Steve's trenchcoat to get his attention, and ask for help saving her pet dog from...
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
murderhobo by Loup&S September 9, 2021
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