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Motheringly 

When your partner performs acts towards you as a mother would to a child.
"Would you believe that Leila switched my napkin? She is so Motheringly"
Motheringly by MaestroGuru November 4, 2021

motheringly 

When a date acts like your mother and ensures you are all prim and proper because you embarrass them.
"My date was so motheringly towards me because I did not know how to use the fancy napkin!"
motheringly by MaestroGuru November 4, 2021

Otter Mothering 

Saving the last little bits of food on your plate (usually the best bits of steak), for your significant other, because you think they’ll enjoy it more.

Derivation: This term is derived from observations of the feeding patterns of otters at wildlife sanctuary otter enclosures
Me: would you like my leftover steak? I’m full up
You: you’re just otter mothering me

Me: no, I’m really not hungry any more
You: oh alright then
Otter Mothering by Fifi Mama January 3, 2021

backseat mothering 

Unsolicited advice from someone you clearly don't care to talk to.
I've had about as much backseat mothering as I can stomach from this bitch.
backseat mothering by Darien July 20, 2008

Motherington 

synonym of mother, mum, mumsie
Motherington, I'm home!
Motherington by Legitsauce October 22, 2019

Dog Man: Mothering Heights 

Okay just admit that you read dog man -_-
Cool Dog Man: Mothering Heights book!!
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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
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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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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
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British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”

Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
According to the boffins downstairs, the murderer used a serrated blade.
Boffin by Agnon February 11, 2023
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