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needs more cowbell 

This phrase was originally used by Christopher Walken on SNL with Will Ferrel. He was indicating that something needs more emphasis, or literally "Needs more cowbell".
Aired on April 8th, 2000.

This is also referenced in World of Warcraft in a quest in Outland, where you escort a ghost cow.
That was pretty good but it needs more cowbell.
needs more cowbell by twimoon March 21, 2016

needs more phil collins 

originating in online community we are the music makers, "needs more phil collins" signifies a poignant lack of phil collins in anything you please. usually it can be easily corrected by adding just the right amount of him, be it a jpeg or maybe midi samples of relevant phil collins musical endeavors.
"i'm sorry tue, but your submission for the university art contest needed more phil collins.

perhaps refer to your classmates' submissions. the world is just a better place with appropriate amounts of phil collins."

needs more jpeg 

A tern used on r/greentext to basically say "this image looks terrible". It summons a bot which turns the image into a JPEG and the more times it's replied to with 'needs more jpeg' the blockier it looks.
needs more jpeg by nobodyhasjams October 7, 2017

needs more jiggawatts 

A phrase from the film Back to the Future. It was used in the movie by the Doc to voice concern that something needs to be more powerful.

Today, we use the same phrase to explain that things need to be more powerful or better.
Jon: Dude, my MP3 player can't hold anymore songs. It's only 256MB.

Mike: Needs more jiggawatts.

____

Sam: This computer is too slow.

Judy: Needs more jiggawatts.

____

Mary: I bought a used Geo Metro. Needs more jiggawatts.

Beth: Hells yea.

____

Sam: How do you like these wings? I made them extra spicy.

Tony: Needs more jiggawatts!

Needs more dragons

A sarcastic way of saying you don't believe the story you're being told. You're basically "helping them" to make the story more creative, while at the same telling them you know it is a story and not actually true.
Person: "So I met Prince Harry and got his number but then I lost it."
Me: "Cool story, needs more dragons."

needs more leafspring 

originated at the focaljet by MxRacerCam. in reference to the BBC car show Top Gear and it's disdain for the C6 model chevrolet corvette's leaf-spring suspension, despite the fact that the C6 is one of the best handling cars they have ever tested.

now used in reference to any situation (and most often a thread in a forum) that is weak or without merit.
"this thread needs more leafspring"

"steeda's mom needs more leafspring"
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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
Word of the Day on November 1, 2026

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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