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Referring to something that lacks sophistication or originality. Typically describing a crudely made product of art.
That action film was such a cliche. It was clearly a paint by numbers.
by HitchSlapper February 19, 2018
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Anatidaephobia is defined as a pervasive, irrational fear that one is being watched by a duck. The anatidaephobic individual fears that no matter where they are or what they are doing, a duck watches.

Anatidaephobia is derived from the Greek word "anatidae", meaning ducks, geese or swans and "phobos" meaning fear.
A:dude, Anatidaephobia is the coolest phobia ever!
B:quack!
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The artistic equivalent of ordering a McDonald’s meal instead of going through the hassle of doing your own cooking at home.
Just as you can enjoy the food prepared by a gourmet chef even if you’re a hopeless cook, so you can appreciate a piece of art even if you’re clumsy at handling a “Paint by Numbers” kit.
by MathPlus January 08, 2019
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A person, usually female who wears enough make-up to resemble a painting. Due to the specificity of make-up locations, it becomes a paint-by-numbers picture where certain colors go to a certain point.
Dude, did you see Jody's make-up tonight?

Yeah man, she looked like a total paint by numbers
by The professor98 May 20, 2011
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