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Merriam-Webster 

Urban Dictionary, but for white people.
I wanted to figure out the meaning of a word, but I don't understand the definitions on Urban Dictionary, so I used Merriam-Webster
Merriam-Webster by mkeffeler May 27, 2018

merriam-webster 

You need to Merriam-Webster the word: groggy, bc it does not apply here. As noted, don't come for me. 💅
merriam-webster by ambisinister June 19, 2016

Merriam Webster 

The boring version of urban dictionary. A very normal dictionary that most student use and can be found in book stores.
Student 1: Hey, do you know what "abysmal" means?
Student 2: Let me find the definition in Merriam Webster.
Merriam Webster by WeepersLikeMe December 27, 2019

merriam-webster.com 

The awesomest website ever, both for its unparalleled collection of English words and its all-purpose audio pronunciations.
1. I wonder what "agglutinative" means...*click click*...aha! Now I know and shall forever treasure the knowledge.

2. Fun-loving wordophile: Heheheh...hey dude, check this out...

Dude: What is it?

Fun-loving wordophile: Listen...*click* -you- *click* -are- *click* -a- *click* -dick- *click* -wad-

Dude: Holy shit, that's brilliant.

Fun-loving wordophile: I know, I love merriam-webster.com. There's nothing quite like perverting helpful knowledge for the purpose of juvenile diversion!

Dude: Wow. You need to get off there, Mr. Wordy Pants.
merriam-webster.com by Kayl June 13, 2008

Merriam-Webster dictionary 

A collection of American words not actually used by Americans.
I found Urban Dictionary more useful than Merriam-Webster dictionary while learnig modern American language.

merriam-webstraculate 

The act of spouting off technical terms out of fear when one is caught in a lie of a scholarly nature.
The senator,after being called out for not knowing the details of a proposed law, began to merriam-webstraculate to conceal his complete ignorance.
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square grouper

Nickname given to bales of marijuana thrown overboard or out of airplanes. Origin is reportedly from members of the US Coast Guard in the area of Southern Florida.
"Base we've got some square groupers floating outside of Miami harbor."
square grouper by slipsheet November 6, 2004
Word of the Day on October 7, 2026
A girl who does ballet and only talks about ballet. Her schedule is filled with dance classes which does not allow her to do any other activity.
"Hey, do you know that girl Sally?"

"Yeah, she's kind of annoying. All she ever talks about it ballet."

"Wow, what a Bunhead."

"Hey Sally, you want to hang out this weekend?"
"I can't, I have dance."
"You're such a Bunhead."

"Yeah... I know."
Bunhead by Jen00 October 24, 2014
Word of the Day on October 6, 2026

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.
Word of the Day on October 5, 2026
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
Word of the Day on October 4, 2026
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