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Boom Metropolis 

A house or residency in which the number of "boom cities" (see boom city)is equal to or greater than 3.
Friend: "Did all of you hook up last night?"
Duffy House Resident: "Yeah, the Duffy house was a Boom Metropolis."
Boom Metropolis by T-Mobes February 20, 2009

Shadow Metropolis 

Shadow Metropolis is a independent nation not recognized by local or federal governments, but makes a huge impact on the micronation community. It is ruled by Supreme Leader George IV and Vice President Kaii
Metropolisians: Hail Shadow Metropolis!
Metropolisians: We Love Shadow Metropolis!

Metropolisians: Shadow Metropolis is the best country.

Cancun Metropolis 

A chill state of mind. To find paradise within one's mind.
I find my Cancun Metropolis when I'm in the studio.

Cafe Metropolis 

Only the greatest show venue on the East Coast!! Mostly known for its ska shows Cafe Metropolis is a very small narrow venue that fits about 300, 400 tops!! All the cool rude boys/ girls go to the Metro!! Its in a back ass alley way in Wilkes-Barre but still is pretty freakin sweet!!! The stage also feels like a trampoline!!
Bob : Yo did you hear Big D and the Kids Table is coming back to Cafe Metropolis!!

Zidane : Heckz yeah who they playing with?

Bob: Bob and the Sagets and Slightly Askew!!

Zidane: Sweet.
Cafe Metropolis by Joey Fucking D! December 14, 2005

Metropolis

pl. "Metropolises"
1. A large and important city, usually the chief city in its region.
2. A famous 1927 silent science fiction film.
3. The fictional city where Superman lives.
4. The title of several songs by several bands.
1. Chicago, the metropolis of the midwest.
2. The film "Metropolis" is still praised today for its visual effects.
3. Superman saved Metropolis yet again. What a hero.
4. "Metropolis" by Motörhead
Metropolis by ShAdOwZ March 17, 2009

Metropolis

Pronounciation: Meh-trop-oll-is

The home of the DC Comics superhero, Superman. Also a real place (I would know, I live there) located in Illinois. Each year Metropolis hosts the Annual Superman Celebration, in which festivities consisting of Carnival Rides, Celebrity Appearances, and contests are held.

Fun fact: Metropolis's grocery store, Big John, has a statue that is bigger than the Superman Statue.

Metropolis is also home to the Hollywood Americana Museum, The Pony Strip Club, and Harrah's Casino.
Nerd: Hey Dad, can we please visit Metropolis on vacation this year?

Dad: Why would you want to go there, son? Metropolis is lame.

Nerd (now crying): How would you know?

Dad: I've been there.
Metropolis by Metro Supergirl July 31, 2011
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"Base we've got some square groupers floating outside of Miami harbor."
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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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