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Modernisation

The process of deconstructing practices, techniques and standards of the past and replacing them with modern methodology particularly concerning cost efficiency, increase in profit margins often with the result of declining customer service.
Elderly man - "We used to be served tea and biscuits when we travelled by rail in our own compartments."

Young man - "That's so old fashioned, the railways have gone through a period of modernisation under the government recently. They've got rid of the expensive complimentary tea and biscuits and shove us into cattle trucks now. That's much more modern.'
Modernisation by Chairfax August 2, 2008
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modernization 

a word academics use to confuse people and distinguish their knowledge
Academic: "The modernization of society"
Person: "Oh yeah like the rise of tech and stuff"
Academic: "No you imbecile, modernization of society"
modernization by kjhbkhbkjbnkjbkbkb September 20, 2022

Residential Modernization

Residential modernization refers to the process of upgrading or renovating residential properties to enhance their functionality, efficiency, aesthetics, and overall value. It involves making improvements and incorporating modern features and technologies into existing homes. Residential modernization projects can range from minor upgrades to extensive renovations, depending on the goals and budget of the owner. Residential modernization can encompass a wide range of rehabilitations, renovations and upgrades, including structural improvements, energy efficiency upgrades, smart home integration, kitchen and bathroom upgrades, aesthetic enhancements, accessibility improvements and interior/exterior improvements to bring the residence into the future.
My townhouse is undergoing a residential modernization.
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Blue Movie 

A pornographic film.

The use of the word "blue" to refer to sexually explicit content was first recorded in Scotland in 1824. "Blue" meant "lewd" because prostitutes dressed in blue gowns.
I found your stash of blue movies under your bed.
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fache-couture 

French slang, which translated, means "bull's fashion" but basically equates to "hyper trendy" or overly trendy. Used when a person wishes to express distaste at the latest fashion trend/fad, because it seems that everyone has a certain item of clothing or is wearing it. This term is most frequently heard in Paris but is slowly spreading to other parts of France.
1. That Burberry scarf is so fache-couture.
2. That purple American Apparel hoodie is so fache-couture.
fache-couture by bkgmh46x0x March 18, 2008
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A slang term for GLP-1 medications(like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, etc.), usually referring to their appetite-killing, weight-loss, or “I forgot to eat” effects rather than the medical details.

Usage:
* Often casual, ironic, or meme-y
* Can imply effortless weight loss, suppressed hunger, or being “powered by pharmaceuticals”

Notes:
Not a brand name—just shorthand for the whole GLP-1 wave. Frequently shows up in online jokes, gym talk, and group chats where people pretend they’re *totally* doing it naturally.
“I’m not dieting, I’m just on that glippy.”
“Ever since the glippy hit, food feels optional.”
“That summer body? Yeah, glippy assisted.”
Glippy by Wild Stoner Appears December 14, 2025
Word of the Day on October 16, 2026

fauxstalgia 

Faux nostalgia. Faking old things in an attempt to recapture the feeling of times gone past, especially of technology that has passed.
Hipstamatic pictures, just like the vinyl-static added to digital recordings, is prime fauxstalgia
fauxstalgia by scotte61 December 16, 2010
Word of the Day on October 15, 2026

pajama casual 

Pajama casual is a term used when working from home and preparing for a video conference. All business above the waist and your pajama pants down below.
We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.
pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020
Word of the Day on October 14, 2026
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