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A word used when Christian people on Facebook want to virtue signal to other Christian people on Facebook and is usually employed during a health, marriage or financial crisis. People don't actually engage in the activity the word implies. Sometimes used as a technique to spread online gossip disguised as a prayer request. It's the Christian version of wishing someone good luck.
Poster 1:. " My Uncle just lost his job and his truck was stolen! He needs a miracle. Also his wife left him.'

Poster 2: ""Praying!"

Poster 1: "My sister's friend found out her husband is dressing in her clothes. Let's give the devil a black eye by praying for his salvation and deliverance from perversion. He works at the pharmacy ."

Poster 2: "Praying!"

Poster 3: "Praying"

Poster 4: "Praying"

Poster 5:. "Which pharmacy?"
Praying by DMGOLD69 August 18, 2021
She looked so hot while she was praying.
Praying by Alean Reali February 14, 2020
Praying = slang for "wasting time", "loitering", "hanging out", "chillin'", "nothing".
Whay are you guys doing tonight?

Just praying.
praying by Noel Manson January 18, 2007
“i met a boy last night and he was so hot that i prayed.”
“i went praying last night”
praying by ax.kel September 4, 2021
Word used in reference to smoking marijuana. Used in social situations where other words such as burning are inappropriate.

It's is rooted in Buddhism, with reference to the 'Fat Buddha.' When one is smoking the fat buddha, he is praying, or getting high.
Do you want to pray behind the building?
Praying by Poha April 17, 2003

praying for impotence 

A 'go-to plan' for the gold-diggin' woman.
Damn, I can't believe that she married someone 25 years older...
He's extremely wealthy.
Oh, I see. I'll bet she's praying for impotence...
praying for impotence by YAWA July 31, 2020
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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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