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Not In Real Life; the opposite of In Real Life; relative to playing video games.
Bro 1: "Bro, did you just die IRL?"
Bro 2: "No bro, NIRL."
NIRL by Brodysseus II June 20, 2011
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genius? the word "genius" even can't describe this person. A person who is always smiling, helping others and is always there for you, whenever needed no matter what the situation is for them. Every single human being on this planet loves them and admires them. They always take you out from trouble. A person who is really a fast learner and can learn things just by having a quick glance at them. Letting this person go, is like putting a knife in your chest. They always make you laugh, no matter what jokes they crack it always makes everyone happy and laugh. They keep you safe and sound, care about you. Just an amazing person that can't be described by words!
Sarah - I am really sad, I just want Nirlep here so that he can cheer me up.
Nirlep by Awish May 27, 2021

Nirlfriend 

Stands for Not In Real Life friend. Usually an example of an internet girlfriend
Friend 1: Ooooh, this is a steamy conversation, who's this chick?

Friend 2: Oh, she's my new nirlfriend.
Nirlfriend by Damn Cool November 12, 2007
Literally the best response to anything. Also a ship name
"Hey wanna come over to play some games?"
NIRLET
"bro my mom just died.."
NIRLET
Nirlet by toady:) December 14, 2020

Nirlipta Syndrome 

(noun) a term used to refer to someone who complains about their current home, and often talks about escaping to another place. Side effects of this syndrome include depression, and devoid any love for materialism.
"I think I have the Nirlipta Syndrome. I'm losing my mind!"

Someone may complain about how they want to leave CT and move to NYC.
Nirlipta Syndrome by panda55 August 22, 2009

Nirlfriend 

A contraction of not girlfriend. A woman who you are sleeping with but the line is blurring and at least one of you doesn't want to call it a relationship.
Are you seeing your nirlfriend at the weekend?
Nirlfriend by EvilBoy667 May 18, 2010
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NYC people who migrate north to Quahog, RI to see the leaves in the fall.
New York and everyone from there can fornicate themselves with an iron stick.
leafers by ss++ February 8, 2005
Word of the Day on September 27, 2026

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.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
Word of the Day on September 26, 2026

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."
Word of the Day on September 25, 2026
Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.

Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.

Modified derivative of granola.
"I need more crunchy guys in my life. I'm so tired of dating preppy metrosexual assholes."

"I'm heading out to the crunchy store to pick up some fair trade chocolate and tea tree oil, do you need anything?"
crunchy by EBC July 11, 2007
Word of the Day on September 24, 2026
A group of people, typically women, searching through someone’s digital footprint in order to find more information about that person.
Susie wasn’t sure if her new Hinge match was a creep, so she assembled Galantir and they found out he used to post slurs on gaming forums.
Galantir by Ge-sus September 22, 2026
Word of the Day on September 23, 2026
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