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MERMANAUT 

A Mermanaut is an explorer of the aquatic realm. This exploration may take the form of spiritual, physical, or mental exploration of the planets vast oceans, and the worlds, secrets, and treasures they contain.

The word is a compound of mere, mermaid/man, and naut.

Mere is the Old English word for sea. With the addition of “ma” (merma) both genders of mermaid and merman are represented. Finally, the term "naut" is from nautes (greek: ναύτης), meaning sailor.
Q: So...How come you are so into diving?

(ALSO: sailing, boating, kayaking...etc.)

A: Because I am a Mermanaut.
MERMANAUT by P053!D0|\| April 19, 2011
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Melomaniac 

Someone who has an extreme love for music.
Someone who is almost addicted to music
Do you know the girl who always listens to music? She's a Melomaniac.
Melomaniac by _BaccoX December 22, 2020

Melomania:

A singular passion for music that is beyond all reason. From the French melomanie, from the Latin melos, song + -mania, frenzy.
Melomania: My dad archives music from all over the world on a massive scale for the love of it, so it won't be lost.

<3 U Dad
Melomania: by MoxyPaperdoll February 16, 2010

melomaniac 

One who has a mania for music.
I am a melomaniac.
melomaniac by Larstait November 14, 2003
Word of the Day on March 1, 2021

Merkantalism 

Merking everybody non-stop as they try to snake their way through traffic. Often used while playing Mario Kart as a policy towards the other racers. As they try to snake their way past you, you simply hit them with a shell, banana, bomb, or other item in order to merk them. When done correctly this will drop them back a few places as well as bring shame upon their racing reputation.
When Pat entered first place on his favorite course, Figure 8 Circuit, we all let out a chuckle as I said "Well look who's about to get merked by my blue shell." *I paused, waiting for my shell to hit Pat* "You can call that Merkantalism."
Merkantalism by Pinkie D October 26, 2011

mermanatee 

a mythical vegetarian betwixt a cute boy and a handsome man
I just got grazed by a mermanatee.
mermanatee by ChiRho May 29, 2013
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Slop Grenade

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Respectfully 

Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.

After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
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You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things.
Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."
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