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Nepocracy 

1. Nepotism plus hypocrisy masquerading as Democracy. 2. Any political system where nearly all politicians are closely related to other politicians by blood or marriage.
The election of Nepocrats in Illinois, such Lisa Madigan, Richard Daley, Todd Stroger, Emil Jones, Jr and Dan Lipinski, to name but a few, makes Illinois a functioning Nepocracy.
Nepocracy by Powerless Stooge March 28, 2009

Necrocracy 

A system of government whereby the people are governed by the dead.
The people's republic of chad is a necrocracy.
Necrocracy by Dan Thompson November 17, 2003

Necrocracy 

NOUN

1. Government of the dead, for the dead, by the dead.

2. Metaphorically, indicative of an inept government ruling over a powerless population and thus reinforcing a state of inertia in national affairs.

3. Control of organization by its dead members

Also Zombie Government

necros "dead" + kratos "rule
In the year 2010, Nigeria became is the world's biggest Necrocracy!
Necrocracy by Dread10ck February 26, 2010

Narcocracy 

A nation or government who's power is undermined by drug cartels or the drug trade.
Some areas of Columbia are run as a narcocracy, outside of any government control.
Narcocracy by l33t.nin.j March 19, 2009

Negrocracy 

A government led by an autocratic, corrupt and incompetent black and an inner circle of equally corrupt and inept blacks.
The Negrocracy of Barack Obama was only outdone by that of Robert Mugabe.
Negrocracy by Dakawn Vick April 7, 2020

needyocracy 

A system whereby everywhere you look there are people wanting something, begging for something, whining for something. And the needy are the ones in charge.
These are several examples of a needyocracy - a group of students who don't want to hand their projects in on time, and their attitude is "What'you gonna do about it?"; People who tell you all about their needs, and not what they are going to do about it; Criminals taking the easy way and getting away with it; Emotional neediness in relationships, and not trying to be a tiny bit independent; Bosses that can't make decisions, and won't take self-improvement courses...; etc
needyocracy by fetsiboomsticks October 17, 2008
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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

murderhobo 

In a tabletop game, a murderhobo is a player who murders NPCs indiscriminately. This is normally derogatory, referring to a player who totally ignores quests, dialog, backstory, trade, world building etc.

The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.
DM: The sad little orphan girl tugs at Steve's trenchcoat to get his attention, and ask for help saving her pet dog from...
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
murderhobo by Loup&S September 9, 2021
Word of the Day on September 22, 2026
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