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MwanaKin
MwanaKin is a business name that represents the name Mwanandeke Kindembo. Mwanandeke is an author of self-help books.
His first book is known as "What They Asked Me: The Fear of Living and Dying Young". The second book "Treatise Upon The Misconceptions of Narcissism" was published in July 2020. His third book is called "The Hidden Secret of Quotes". It was published in November 2020, four months after the publication of the treatise on misconceptions of narcissism. Fourth book, "Resistance To Intolerance", released in February 2021, the fifth book "Sinless" was publish in April 2021 and his latest book is called "Destiny of Liberty", published in February 2022.
His first book is known as "What They Asked Me: The Fear of Living and Dying Young". The second book "Treatise Upon The Misconceptions of Narcissism" was published in July 2020. His third book is called "The Hidden Secret of Quotes". It was published in November 2020, four months after the publication of the treatise on misconceptions of narcissism. Fourth book, "Resistance To Intolerance", released in February 2021, the fifth book "Sinless" was publish in April 2021 and his latest book is called "Destiny of Liberty", published in February 2022.
Maanasi
Maanasi is a caring girl with a big heart and a loud laugh to cheer up everyone around her. She can be clumsy and silly at times, but her awesomeness is legendary. She is iconic for her humour and her beautiful smile. If you have a Maanasi in your life, never let her go because she is a true friend who will be there for you from day 1.
The Curry Manakin
A manakin filled with diced turkey thigh curry, dressed up as a indian with a turban on,a white cloth across one arm and plate of keema rice in the other, spinning on an old knackered record player in the middle of a country lane shouting ENTEET!!
The Curry Manakin by Nudger1982 October 1, 2006
manaaki
Manaaki is a Maori name and describes a person (usually male) to be witty, friendly and not particularly tall. Manaaki typically gets along with the girls and has no problems with picking up one, even though he may be shorter than his/partner.
manaaki by InLoveWithRap May 1, 2018
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Pink Cloud
12 step recovery jargon referring to someone new who talks about how great life is, now that they're sober. Usually meaning that the person is out of touch with reality.
The new guy seems pretty happy for a dude who has no job, no money and no family. He must be on a pink cloud.
Pink Cloud by toniwithaneye November 24, 2006
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Striver
The striver is an interesting phenomenon that is seen across college campuses. In essence, the striver is an over-achiever who comes from a working or middle class family. He may be an immigrant. He may have been a slacker in HS who was "born again" into an academic wunderkind. Or he may just be an over-achiever who is keeping at it.
The striver is willing to sacrifice his social life at the expense of Phi Beta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude. The striver is the guy who stays at the library long after you are gone. The striver is the guy who takes 30 credits/semester and considers anything below an A/4.0 failure. The striver doesn't work on campus, he is too busy finding ways to pad his resume instead of working retail or workstudy. The striver lets his grades pay his education by applying to ten scholarships a year.
The striver is a future Soros/Fullbright/Rhodes/Gates/Marshall/etc. fellow. The striver lives to study. For the striver, their fun comes from the rewards they expect to receive in return for their diligence. Be it Law School, B-School, academia, or politics. The striver seeks to find the American Dream through academic success.
The striver is willing to sacrifice his social life at the expense of Phi Beta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude. The striver is the guy who stays at the library long after you are gone. The striver is the guy who takes 30 credits/semester and considers anything below an A/4.0 failure. The striver doesn't work on campus, he is too busy finding ways to pad his resume instead of working retail or workstudy. The striver lets his grades pay his education by applying to ten scholarships a year.
The striver is a future Soros/Fullbright/Rhodes/Gates/Marshall/etc. fellow. The striver lives to study. For the striver, their fun comes from the rewards they expect to receive in return for their diligence. Be it Law School, B-School, academia, or politics. The striver seeks to find the American Dream through academic success.
Anthony was a striver. He transfered from a TTT to an IVY and graduated in 2 years. He studied his ass off and went to Penn Law. He got a Biglaw offer. But lost it all because of an unmoderated mesasgeboard.
Successful strivers:
- Barack Obama
- Harold Koh
Successful strivers:
- Barack Obama
- Harold Koh
Striver by URM Striver January 3, 2009
Word of the Day on August 15, 2026