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John McCane 

Someone who doesn't know how to spell John McCain correctly.
It's John McCain not John McCane dumbass
John McCane by Kevin Esser April 15, 2008

John McClane 

n proper: Protagonist of the Die Hard series and BAMF who transcends humanity.
v: To defeat the terrorists using extremely creative means.
n: Who do you think you are, John McClane?
v:
1- to kill helicopter with building
2- to duct tape gun to your back
3- to kill a plane with a zippo lighter
4- to cross Mannhattan in a matter of minutes (truly impossible in case you've never been there)
5- to kill another helicopter with a telephone cable
6- to knock a guy out of a hilicopter with a fire hydrant
7- to kill a heicopter with a car
8- to drive through a power plant with an SUV
9- to kill an F-35 with a briefcase
10- to shoot yourself to shoot the guy right behind you
11- to do any of the above while on vacation

"I just John McClaned that dude in Halo!" (after driving a warthog into a banshee and having both explode as a result)
John McClane by Sean KF December 15, 2008

John McClane 

The star of Die Hard, and anyone wearing a vest!
When you say John McClane, you should roll up your sleeves to symbolise a vest!
John McClane by Double Exit April 16, 2006

John McClane 

vest: aka tank top t-shirt: aka wife-beater.
Usually seen because McClane gets so beat up throughout the course of the movie any regular shirt he is wearing at the beginning gets too mangled to wear by halfway through the movie.
John McClane by Chewiethetbl April 16, 2006

John McCainer 

A person that eats dinner at 3 to 4 PM or "John McCain time", usually an older person.
(Waiter) Oh, good, it's three o'clock; break time. Unfortunately I still have one John McCainer.
John McCainer by Shikalika December 30, 2010

John McClane 

When you enter "the zone" in a video game and begin killing enemies at will. Seeming to be untouchable and indestructible.

Taken from the Die Hard movies where the Bruce Willis character of John McClane seems to kill at will without getting hurt.
Leroy Jenkems was killing guys left and right and then went all John McClane on them and took over the match.

We were loosing the match but MOB4LIFE gave them "The John McClane" move and killed everybody.
John McClane by klownrobot October 17, 2009
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pajama casual 

Pajama casual is a term used when working from home and preparing for a video conference. All business above the waist and your pajama pants down below.
We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.
pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020
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funflation 

The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets.
funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
Word of the Day on October 13, 2026
A US deep south term for an alligator. Usually used in the Cajun dialect.
Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
Word of the Day on October 12, 2026

Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
Throat Sweats by TacoFings420 April 23, 2024
Word of the Day on October 11, 2026
Being ignored by someone when making a statement or asking a question. Also known as blanked and turfed.
Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
aired by Pietro February 9, 2005
Word of the Day on October 10, 2026
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