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I don't make the rules; I just break 'em 

A statement dat humorously sums up your partner in crime who poses as either a law-abiding citizen or a rules-following employee at a bank, military establishment, government office, etc., so dat he can give you "ins" on valuable items and/or sensitive information.
Tronald Dump took such an arrogant off-handed self-serving view of his job as president dat he would have been a prime candidate for da "I don't make the rules; I just break 'em" saying.

I don't make the rules 

Basically a way of saying "the truth hurts."
Karen: "I can't go to jail!"
Cop: "You broke the law. I don't make the rules."

You don't make the rules

You don't get to just "ban" me.
Hym "You don't make the rules. Stop being stupid. I'm not permanently banned. You are covering your own ass for doing something you know is wrong and you know that it is your ass the second I get in front of a camera and someone admits the truth and survives for more than 3 fucking days. That's how long Suchir made it. Lift the ban immediately or resign. You can't undo your fuck-up so you are trying to undo me."
You don't make the rules by Hym Iam December 5, 2025

mackerelenthusiast 

an awesome mutual who everyone loves very much
i love mackerelenthusiast so much they're so hot
mackerelenthusiast by hotpantsss March 23, 2021

there are no rules in our cult besides the ones we make 

a phrase that sounded philosophical to me in my head and has no meaning
cool cat 420: there are no rules in our cult besides the ones we make

cool cat 69: LMAO NOPE!
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trucker's tan 

A sunburn or suntan focused on the left arm. It is caused by the left side of the body being the only half that gets exposed to sunlight while driving. Presumably, it would be located on the right side of the body in countries where they drive on the left side of the road.
I had a trucker's tan after driving for 10 straight hours on a sunny day.
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The phenomenon where adults salivate at children's toys
Every time I walk into the toy aisle, I catch myself kidulting over the latest action figures and LEGO sets!
kidulting by Emotional Cruiser October 12, 2025
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British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”

Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
According to the boffins downstairs, the murderer used a serrated blade.
Boffin by Agnon February 11, 2023
Word of the Day on October 3, 2026

Pee Calculus

When you have to pee in a movie but don’t want to miss anything, and must do the following mental equation: will the amount I have to pee cause enough discomfort to diminish my attention capacity for the remainder of the movie to an extent which is greater than the amount of the movie I would miss by making a mad dash to the restroom.
I saw Satantango last night, wonderful film but by the 5th hour I had to start doing pee calculus.
Pee Calculus by anorlondo October 1, 2026
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Literally "dirty" pronounced with a West Indian accent. Can also have a positive connotation, for example Sean Paul's album title "Dutty Rock".
"The girl is pretty but she corrupt and dutty!"

or, in a positive usage:

"Booya! That freestyle was dutty!"
Dutty by J Hall April 3, 2003
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korean word for madam, older woman
Ajumma wait a moment
Ajumma by aintnotinbutnice July 5, 2009
Word of the Day on September 30, 2026
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