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Optionary 

Coined in Stillwater, MN by the Great Bob, optionary simply combines the words optional and voluntary.
I thought you were supposed to be at school?

No that program was optionary.
Optionary by JJdynomight November 17, 2009
A fictional place or mental state where all choices are technically available, yet none are satisfying—often cited while ordering dinner, picking a streaming show, deciding whether to wear a swimsuit in the hot tub. or making “quick” life decisions.
Example:
“I spent 45 minutes in the optionary and still ended up with fries.”
Swimsuits in a hot tub are Optionary
Optionary by Good with words April 25, 2026

Teeth Optional 

When you are about to receive a hummer from a woman with dentures. Remove both plates for the traditional Gummer or keep either the Upper or Lower plate in.
Roberta was very upfront about her dentures. Davey really wanted a gobbly. This was a no brainer because of her Teeth Optional honesty.
Teeth Optional by will bitten September 20, 2017

Create Optionality

Sneaky way to say cheat in a committed relationship.

To leave ones options open (to cheat)
I didn't mean to hurt you- I just needed to create optionality in our relationship.
Create Optionality by babimia September 11, 2020

Tarps Optional 

A rule referring to telling people that there is now an option of wearing a shirt or not.
-TARPS OPTIONAL PARTY (guy#1)

-Yo, where can i leave my tarp? (guy#2)

-you can hide it in my refrigerator. (guy#1)
Tarps Optional by matmo February 10, 2010

optionalistic 

Adjective applied to a student who tries to get out of a summer homework assignment by "thinking" it was optional.
It rarely works but might get you permission to hand the assignment in late.
Teacher, "Where is your summer book report?"
Student, "Uhh... I thought that was optional."
Teacher, "How optionalistic of you."
optionalistic by joesk84ever June 26, 2009
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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
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funflation 

The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets.
funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
Word of the Day on October 13, 2026
A US deep south term for an alligator. Usually used in the Cajun dialect.
Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
Word of the Day on October 12, 2026

Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
Throat Sweats by TacoFings420 April 23, 2024
Word of the Day on October 11, 2026
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