Definition #1:

An excuse one will say after committing regrettable action.

Definition #2:

An explanation given by the accused when they are faced with severe consequences.

Example #1

A kid on a chatroom joked about blowing up a daycare. A week later, police storm his house and arrest him. When questioned why during interrogation, he said: "It was just a joke" and then he was sentenced to three years in prison.

Example #2

A drunk news anchor accidently says "nigger" during a leaked sex tape. When questioned by the public why did he say it, the anchor replied "it was just a joke" and was promptly fired from his job.

It was just a joke by Bankrupt_Spetsnaz September 15, 2017

It's Just A Joke

Another way to say "I'm a dick," used by said dick to paint a person's reaction to a distasteful joke as unreasonable/

I have no respect for peoples' identity, culture, or feelings, but I don't want to face the consequences of that lack of respect, so I'll simply say, "It's just a joke."

It's Just A Joke by Intelleblue May 11, 2021

JustaJoker

An online persona who enjoys free rounds at online casino's, following rabbit trails, researching all kinds of crazy information and also posts unnecessary content on her FB story. She also piles through endless lovers quotes on the internet and dreams of her soulmate whispering books aloud while she falls asleep. Yes, he’s a real Person, and yes - she always spells his last name wrong. In real life, one would find her reading a book, writing all kinds of art obscenities, sketching out, being shady or illuminating the naughty and waiting for her (space) ship to come in. Smiling is a must. She’s JustaJoker.

JustaJoker is an obsession! I’m just kidding. lol (But who’s joking)

JustaJoker by adjustmyattitude December 4, 2023

Galantir

A group of people, typically women, searching through someone’s digital footprint in order to find more information about that person.

Susie wasn’t sure if her new Hinge match was a creep, so she assembled Galantir and they found out he used to post slurs on gaming forums.

Galantir by Ge-sus September 22, 2026

Word of the Day on September 23, 2026

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.

The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.

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

Word of the Day on September 22, 2026

Whale

In sales terms, a whale is a prospect that is significantly larger than an organization’s average customer.

Whales are large and extremely difficult to close. Due to their immense size, they are highly sought-after.

A whale is typically identified at first by a whale hunter on the sales team, but often requires cross-discipline participation in order to close; this includes assistance from operations, engineering, creative, client success, and business development teams.

"Shit...the sales director chewed me out on the sales call this morning. He's totally pissed that I have nothing in my pipeline. I've been focused on this one whale for so long that I haven't had time to prospect for normal-sized deals."

Whale by FQ_GFY February 3, 2020

Word of the Day on September 21, 2026

Concrete cowboy

A guy who thinks he's a country kinda guy, but in reality lives a comfortable city / suburban life.

Eugene: Look at that dude in the cowboy hat!
Todd: He's just a concrete cowboy.

Concrete cowboy by EugeneJohnson42000 March 16, 2024

Word of the Day on September 20, 2026

hobo loko

any hard liquor that is cheap & potent.. eg. relska, popov, potters, evan williams, kamchatka, fireball, rumpleminze, southern comfort, everclear

hey let's get a drink of that?

go ahead
*takes drink* ugh wtf is that?

everclear & bepsi
fucking hobo loko eeessshh

hobo loko by d i z k o 2 0 8 September 14, 2026

Word of the Day on September 19, 2026

God Shot

A chance happening with profound meaning, an unexpected blessing, a "sign".

Dr. Drew on Celebrity Rehab said "All of a sudden what had been just another Hollywood proposal became for him an unexpected blessing, an opportunity for growth. In drug recovery language, that's called a "God shot."

God Shot by Imogen1564 February 25, 2011

Word of the Day on September 18, 2026