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(Verb) To to push yourself to do something until you've attained it, pursue could also mean to chase something or someone but for a good reason, I hope.
"I'm going to pursue my goals of getting that new Gucci belt!"

"They are going to pursue that white van to find the missing child."
Pursue by Probably a Cat March 8, 2019
Words you can keep
To go for a girl you like, or one you just want some casual dome from or sex.
"Wow look at that super babe, shawty gotta be racking up tons of weight in that booty"
"yeah man I'm gonna pursue that one!"
Pursue by Superbran April 12, 2014

pursue other opportunities 

To be fired or forced out of a job due to failure or scandal. The "opportunities" to be "pursued" may include crying, applying for unemployment, eating cheetos, and watching daytime talk tv. A close analogue, usually used in politics or sports, is the departure "to spend time with his family."
In the wake of its failure to meet earnings targets, the company announced that its chief financial officer would be leaving to pursue other opportunities and the company was planning to focus on its core competencies.
pursue other opportunities by smythy September 15, 2009

Pursue the Pumpkin 

v: to make an attempt to speak to, impress, and seduce any number of females
ex. 1: Jordy, tonight we are going out and we are pursuing the pumpkin

ex. 2: PJ, stop being a little bitch and pursue the pumpkin
Pursue the Pumpkin by Riley_T_D October 21, 2010

pursue other avenues 

Jennifer decided to pursue other avenues.

do, but not pursue 

a chick that is not hot, but not ugly. you would DO her if the opportunity came up, but otherwise you would not PURSUE her.
I would say that girl is a do, but not pursue
do, but not pursue by C March 2, 2004

i am in pursue of knowledge that pertains to the individual that goes by Joseph 

A fancy way of saying who is joe
Guy 1: i am in pursue of knowledge that pertains to the individual that goes by Joseph
Guy 2: Joseph Mother
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Purple Patch 

To describe coming into something good, coming into good luck and or good times.

Like walking over small green hills in the countryside then coming across a purple patch of flowers, thus it being unique and out of the ordinary.
I hit a real purple patch.

The other day this good thing happened unexpectedly then I was lucky with this, it was unique, I hit a real purple patch.
Purple Patch by Ralph Shitstorm October 27, 2020
Word of the Day on September 5, 2026
(Ewokese) Freedom!
And dying in yo' bed many years from now, would ya be willing ta trade all da days from dis here day ta dat fo' one chance, just one chance, ta come back here as young men an' tell our enemies dat dey may take our lives but dey will never take our freedom ... YUB NUB!
yub nub by rotjrem November 4, 2010
Word of the Day on September 4, 2026
1. Meaning nasty, sexy, filthy. Popularized by Christina Aguilera.

2. Used usally as a close friend in hip-hop slang.
1. Wanna get dirrty
It's about time that I came to start the party Sweat drippin' over my body
Dancin' gettin' just a little naughty

2. Sup Dirrty? Haven't seen you in a while.
dirrty by Minty November 30, 2003
Word of the Day on September 3, 2026

Coyote Ugly

1. Place

The Bar came before the movie. It is an awesome bar where the girls know how to party and make you feel okay about giving up your money, drawers, bras, and dignity.

2. Movie

A story about a Jersey girl following her dreams, aided by working at this bar in New York.

3. Situation/Person/Decision

See other definitions - waking up next to someone so ugly you'd rather chew your arm off than wake them up.
1. Yo, Coyote Ugly is my favorite bar! I got whipped, stripped, drunk, and danced on the bar all before 7 o'clock!

2. Hey did you see Coyote Ugly? It actually has a plot!

3. Ugg I woke up to Coyote Ugly this morning!
Coyote Ugly by jerseycountry March 8, 2009
Word of the Day on September 2, 2026

Literally 1984 

Used in response for when someone promotes/advocates an event or idea that is perceived to support "too much" authority and/or government control.

Often used jokingly as a over-exaggeration in political talk.

Can also be used in response to a ban or mute in a forum site or online chat.
Steve: I think that the government should regulate businesses more
Bob: Literally 1984!

--User1 has been permantly banned--
User2: You cant ban my friend like that! Literally 1984!
Literally 1984 by ke1 July 7, 2021
Word of the Day on September 1, 2026
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