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Pulled a John C. Mayer 

Tricking Google's SEO algorithm so you show up on page one for a somewhat tricky random target.
Aunt Becky pulled a John C. Mayer, and now her blog is #2 when you Google him!

Pulling a John 

When someone leads you on with plans but then cancels last minute ; usually followed by some bullshit excuse
“He totally pulled a John last night... he said he was coming at 7:00 but at 6:50 he texted me saying his mom is making him take his dogs to the vet... he doesn’t have a dog”

“He’s totally pulling a John tonight... he said he has to watch his little sister so he can’t come!!”
Pulling a John by LetdownLucy December 20, 2017

pulling a john bates 

When you look someone straight in the eye and ask the dumbest question possible as if you are sincere with your question knowing damn well the answer.
Going to the loan officer at the bank and telling them you have a 400 credit score with multiple chargeoffs, no job or income and you live on your friends couch and absolutely no way of making the loan payments and then asking if you could qualify for a $400,000 unsecured credit line with the lowest interest rate. The loan officer looks you straight in the eye and asks you if you are "pulling a John Bates" on me?
pulling a john bates by direct007a November 23, 2016

Pulling a John Tucker

A term from the movie John Tucker Must Die.
Is when a guy says that he's whipped and gives a female his watch or personal belonging.
Susan: Hey Sara, Mike just told me he was completly whipped n look he gave me his hoodie

Sara: Dude, Mike is totally pulling a John Tucker on u.

pulling a John 

The act of beeing concerned by one's own schedule without giving a shit about other people's time.
1. Here he goes pulling a john again, he just asked if we were ready to leave the restaurant when he was the only one done eating.

2. The dumb ass pulled a john again, he called a meeting at 6 a.m. because he wanted to leave early that day.
pulling a John by Davetheman September 16, 2008

Pulling a John Rogers 

"Pulling a John Rogers" means when you agree to go somewhere with friends, you cancel at the last minute or sometimes after the event has started. It is generally in association with some unforeseen circumstance like your sister was planning on flying into town and you just found out about it 20 minutes ago. Canceling usually takes the form of a text message. In rare instances, a phone call or email/instant message will occur.
"He's 15 minutes late....he must be pulling a John Rogers again" - look at phone, sees text message: "Sorry guys, I can't make it".

Or, 30-60 minutes before meeting for dinner, someone in the group will receive the following text/email/IM "Sorry guys, I can't make it - I PROMISE I'll be there for the next game".
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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

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
Word of the Day on October 14, 2026

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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