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The time between 4 and 6 A.M. when you're not sure to consider it late or early.
Damon: Dude, it's late.
Rachel: Nah bro, it's early.
In unison: IT'S LEARLY!
Learly by Rachel Damon July 20, 2011
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The bane of many students, especially IB students, 'learly' is the period of time during the dark hours where it is impossible to discern whether it is late at night or early the next morning.
Ugh, I went to bed so learly because of that IA!

It was learly enough that I didn't know whether I should put March 1 or March 2 at the top of my paper.

When it gets learly, my brain just shuts down, I don't know why I even bother trying to get any work done!
learly by gmibstudent March 2, 2009
(Noun)(LER-lee)The point between a late night and an early morning. Generally the point where the level of intelligence of the involved party decreases dramatically and movements become sluggish and uncoordinated. Usually only occurs during an all nighter.
"Dude, that didn't make any sense..."
"Whatever leave me alone, it's learly."
Learly by xCNastyx June 25, 2008
When you don’t know whether to describe an event as early or late
“late night talks at 3 am are so cool”
“u mean early morning talks?”
“guys chill. it’s called learly talks”
Learly by Ferdana veng August 1, 2022
Late yet Early. A person who is usually early but its late for them and yet still ahead of schedule. POA is the exact opposite of Learly, meaning, She is usually LATE and still Late but not as late as usual.
I went to sleep so learly yesterday at like 6AM.
The point in time where you have been up so long the sun is now rising. But since you have not been to sleep it seems as though you have stayed up really late. Though at the same time it's early in the morning.
"Damn dude it's so learly, I can't believe I've stayed up this late look the sun is now shining."
Learly by Adeff the Hatter October 11, 2011
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fache-couture 

French slang, which translated, means "bull's fashion" but basically equates to "hyper trendy" or overly trendy. Used when a person wishes to express distaste at the latest fashion trend/fad, because it seems that everyone has a certain item of clothing or is wearing it. This term is most frequently heard in Paris but is slowly spreading to other parts of France.
1. That Burberry scarf is so fache-couture.
2. That purple American Apparel hoodie is so fache-couture.
fache-couture by bkgmh46x0x March 18, 2008
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A slang term for GLP-1 medications(like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, etc.), usually referring to their appetite-killing, weight-loss, or “I forgot to eat” effects rather than the medical details.

Usage:
* Often casual, ironic, or meme-y
* Can imply effortless weight loss, suppressed hunger, or being “powered by pharmaceuticals”

Notes:
Not a brand name—just shorthand for the whole GLP-1 wave. Frequently shows up in online jokes, gym talk, and group chats where people pretend they’re *totally* doing it naturally.
“I’m not dieting, I’m just on that glippy.”
“Ever since the glippy hit, food feels optional.”
“That summer body? Yeah, glippy assisted.”
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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
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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
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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
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