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Palmeresque 

Origin: Derived from Cincinnati Bengals Quarterback Carson Palmer's performance during the 2010-2011 NFL season.

1) (a person or behavior) full confusion and bewilderment

2) Failing at the worst possible time.

3) Failing spectacularly at the end.

4) Rapid regression.

5) (a person or thing) with all the tools to succeed, but continually falls short time and time again.
Bill: Wow, Tom just did it AGAIN -- He's been talking to that girl all night, but just as she was about to give him her number, he spilled his beer all over her boobs. She looks stunned and is walking away -- I think Tom's crying.

Harry: Yes, it's pathetic. Palmeresque, even.
Palmeresque by sb7 December 8, 2010
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Pamelesque 

(1) adj: Having a detailed knowledge of mundane or insignificant facts.

(2) adj: Taking unusual pleasure in turning nouns into adjectives by adding "ie" to the ends of words -- for no apparent reason.

(3) adj: Knowing how to find fun stuff to do.
Because I'm Pamelesque, I decided to sit down on the couchie-thing and recite all English words beginning with "ang" that don't rhyme with "hanger."
Pamelesque by mxgy November 7, 2011
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Paperesque 

something really cool made out of paper.
Person 1: "I made a paper crane"
Person 2: " Woah, that's really paperesque"
Paperesque by Godfrey Coolmun June 13, 2009

playeresque 

1. Describes the ability to elevate performance to exceptional levels, particularly in demanding situations, embodying a capacity that may not always be visible but emerges strongly when most needed.
2. Characterizes an individual's or group's capacity to transcend ordinary performance, displaying extraordinary skill, resilience, and strategic acumen in critical moments.
3. Represents the potential to achieve greatness under pressure, akin to elite athletes who shine brightest in pivotal moments, applicable across various fields and challenges.
Tiger Woods' playeresque performance was highlighted by shooting 10 under par in the final round, showcasing his innate ability to rise to the occasion.
playeresque by PhishPhilosopher June 19, 2024
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Soul digger

A man who dates women with the sole purpose of exploiting their time, energy, and labor while he sucks the joy and happiness from their lives.
"That guy's a soul digger. He'll expect you to work full time, but you'll be doing all the cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping, and childcare while he plays video games or watches TV."
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pod person 

A person pretending to be something they aren't, or an impostor. This is inferred because of the old alien movies where alien pods appear on earth and the "pod people" dispose of the humans and slowly reproduce the bodies, pretending to be humans.
The pod person was pretending to be my father, but I knew that he was an alien when he acted differently than my father ever would have.
pod person by Christopher M. May 9, 2005
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A dead drop is a location used to secretly pass items between two people, without requiring them to meet.

Spies have been known to use dead drops, using various techniques to hide the items and to signal that the drop has been made. Drug dealers use this as well.

A common place is to duct tape the item to the underside of a toilet cover in a public restroom.

A signal is sometimes used as well to indicate there is something to pickup, like a pile of stones in a certain formation. After checking the drop the signal is removed.
"The dead drop is the restroom toilet at the Gulf station at the corner of Commercial Ave. and Georges Rd."
dead drop by rubberroom July 23, 2008
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No Surprises Wedding

A "No Surprises Wedding," or NSW, is a wedding invitation designation that tells attendees that there can be no unplanned announcements, engagements, events or speeches at the wedding - all actions must be pre-approved by the couple. Anyone who performs an unapproved "surprise" will be asked to leave the wedding early.

This designation comes from Reddit, where so many stories of bad wedding behavior indicated a need to communicate expectations for the wedding behavior of attendees.
You are cordially invited to the nuptials of Brian and Tom on October 31 at noon.

Please note that this wedding is child-free (under 10) and a No Surprises Wedding (NSW). Reach out to wedding planner Sami Smith to request approvals or exceptions; please note that exceptions will be rare. Limited child care for under-10s will be available. All approvals will be noted and included in planning. Unapproved, or surprise exceptions, will result in guests being asked to leave.
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Ulzzang true definition is "best & "face" = best face in korean. They are basically people with above average looks, sometimes with the use of photoshop and haduri who post their pics online, some becoming internet celebrities.
"Hey, see that chick over there? She's pretty enough to be an ulzzang. :D"
ulzzang by `r i k kit t y February 26, 2008
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EBK stands for "Elite Ball Knowledge." 1 In internet slang, "ball knowledge" originally referred to a deep understanding of football/soccer or basketball, but it has evolved into a broader term for having a highly sophisticated, deep, or niche understanding of any specific topic (such as music, movies, or subcultures).
Person A: "That scene was a direct homage to an unreleased 1982 Japanese indie film."
Person B: "Wow, EBK."
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