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Past Tense 

Used when talking about a historic person or event. It should never be used when referring to present people or events. Written by Tony John Williams.
"He likes this song" explained Dahlia.
"No, Dahlia, he liked this song. "Liked" being the operative word. Always speak in past tense when referring to a past person or event." said Martin.
Past Tense by NutCracker288 October 7, 2020

past tense gay 

your past tense gay if you like girls now
past tense gay by nowlife March 25, 2021

you are in the past tense 

Another way of saying "you're history" before killing them or ruining thier lives.
Don't push that button! PLEASE!



You are in the past tense, bub.

In The Past Tense

To kill or end something completely, typically in a very absolute and forceful way.
When that burglar broke into my house last week, the ol' 1911 put him in the past tense.
In The Past Tense by Exhausted Sigh November 30, 2021

barted; v., past-tense 

made a stupid mistake; had a brain fart
I barted and blew the test.
barted; v., past-tense by K. Doyle February 18, 2003

I'll make people use past tense when referring to you 

Another way of saying "I will kill you."
Guy 1:I'll make people use past tense when referring to you, because you will be dead, because I will kill you
Guy 2: ok lol
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Slop Grenade

When someone uses AI to generate a large document, slide deck, or piece of code/software and tosses it over the fence for you to deal with.
Chad: Hey Brent I sent you the new backend API change to review, it’s only 100 files changed.

Brent: he just tossed me a slop grenade
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New York and everyone from there can fornicate themselves with an iron stick.
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Respectfully 

Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.

After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
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You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things.
Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."
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