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mitochondria 

The powerhouse of the cell, also used as a way to somehow turn on your significant other
BF: whispers the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell
GF: I am suddenly horny
mitochondria by Zaniel December 18, 2017

Chlorophyll mitochondria 

A sleeping disease where people stand up when withdrawing money infront of an ATM caused by flies that bite in 3s
The flies never come in 4s and they don't have problems mating since the third one is never interested in sex
We have been queing all day behind my former 12 the grade teacher who seems to have fallen asleep at the counter since he is suffering from chlorophyll mitochondria
Chlorophyll mitochondria by Xhosa is September 27, 2018

mitochondria 

It's the powerhouse of the cell.
If i go to jail my nickname will be mitochondria, because i will be the powerhouse of the cell.
mitochondria by hop55 May 25, 2017

Mitochondria 

The powerhouse of the cell.
The mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell.
Mitochondria by The Founf Lord August 29, 2017

Mitochondria 

Mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell
*gets straight A's for science*
Mitochondria by Neckbackcrack July 25, 2018

The mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell 

“The Mitochondria is the Powerhouse of the Cell” is an expression describing the function of mitochondria organelles found in the cells of eukaryote (Fancy word for Plant and Animal cell) organisms.

The phrase is typically mocked as an example of impractical information taught in public schools.
*At an interview*
Life: You didn’t oay your taxes , you’re going to jail.
Me : The mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell
Life: Do u even know what taxes are?
Me: SOH CAH TOA
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countrypolitan 

Term used to describe someone who is a mix of both rural (country) and urban (metropolitan) lifestyles/upbringings. He/she is typically equally comfortable in both settings and is able to seamlessly slip back and forth between the two, appreciating the characteristics of each.
That ol' gal of mine drives the 12 lane freeway during the week and a John Deere on the weekends. She likes opra and the Grand Ol' Opry. I love them countrypolitan women.
countrypolitan by MOChick November 7, 2006
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Witch Bath 

A bath consisting of a variety of slats, oils, soaps or any other added ingredients such as fruits, milks, herbs or any other spices for health or beautifying benifits.
She brought home alot of stuff and took it to the bathroom. She must be taking a witch bath.
Witch Bath by carnieboy30 October 26, 2020
Word of the Day on October 31, 2026

kinktober 

An excuse for people to write porn with different types of kinks throughout the month of October.

Smut Fanfiction
That chick doesn't write often but when she does, its for Kinktober.
kinktober by Kinkiest July 12, 2018
Word of the Day on October 30, 2026

proper lad 

a lad that is such a lad that he is a proper lad
person1:did you see bob
person2: ya he was a proper lad
Word of the Day on October 29, 2026
The number of years you are still sexually active
While our lifespan is the number of years we will live, our healthspan is the number of healthy years we will have and our sexspan is is the number of years we will continue to be healthy enough to continue having an active sex life.
sexspan by Dr Kat April 21, 2022
Word of the Day on October 28, 2026
A lighthearted reaction upon receiving disappointing news of some sort. Usually something that isn't a particularly a big deal, esp. when it primarily affects someone else - sort of a mild schadenfreude. Sometimes doubled or tripled, and possibly said in a sing-songy voice for added comedic effect to imitate a muted trumpet, which is how the meme originated.
You didn't get any napkins with your takeout pork fried rice? Womp womp.
womp by 175623226 November 3, 2011
Word of the Day on October 27, 2026
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