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People who want to write letters to other people around the world. They send each other long letters about their life and culture.
This is usually done by people who have nothing better to do.
Or just by people who have an interest in learning about other peoples lifes.
" Hi,my name is Billy Joe and I am looknig for a penpal.I live in the U.S and prefer penpals who live in Europe,Asia,and Australia."
Penpals by xxSemeSupremexx June 21, 2009
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Illegal penpals 

Sticking your fingers in your partner’s vagina and butthole and rub the wall inbetween making your fingers not able to touch
Me: Hey honey wanna do illegal penpals tonight?
Her: No my wall is sore
Illegal penpals by Jim H. Piffony January 11, 2024

Penpalzone

Friendzone: "A state of being where a male inadvertently becomes a 'platonic friend' of an attractive female whom he was trying to intitate a romantic relationship."

The penpalzone is an even crueler fate. Not only does your would-be-significant-other consign you to a sad asexual existence, they also block any meetings in person to prevent any non platonic scenarios from arising, while still maintaining a "relationship" through texting or any other non-face to face communication.
If you're in the friendzone, don't complain about it or you may be relegated to the penpalzone. A life of loneliness and depression awaits you.
Penpalzone by Cuddlesthesexybeast September 2, 2016
(homo amicus stylens) A species of human made nearly extinct by the advent of electronic mail, penpals communicate via the ancient art of Penmanship – the inscription of meaningful symbols on filaments of pulped wood. After their creation, these Letters would be entrusted to government officials for transportation and delivery to their intended recipient – often over great distances.
'Daddy, what's a penpal?'

'I dunno, kid. Ask me later - I'm texting Jerry in Vancouver.'
Penpal by Michael Hooper March 13, 2008
A rare version of the human species that has not yet been sabotaged by the electronic world.
Mom: Honey what are you doing?
Daughter: Writing to my penpal
Mother: Jesus my daughter has been reincarnated from the 19th century
Penpal by JL<3 October 5, 2017

modern penpal 

A friendship developed exclusively over texting, emailing or other messaging service, usually someone you've never met. (See penpal for the antiquated version.)
My modern penpal is teaching me Serbian.
modern penpal by DixieBooks May 1, 2018
a person with whom one regularly exchanges letters, often a person in another country whom one has not met
We haven't met in real life but i love exchanging letters with my penpal.
penpal by Wafu March 28, 2012
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fache-couture 

French slang, which translated, means "bull's fashion" but basically equates to "hyper trendy" or overly trendy. Used when a person wishes to express distaste at the latest fashion trend/fad, because it seems that everyone has a certain item of clothing or is wearing it. This term is most frequently heard in Paris but is slowly spreading to other parts of France.
1. That Burberry scarf is so fache-couture.
2. That purple American Apparel hoodie is so fache-couture.
fache-couture by bkgmh46x0x March 18, 2008
Word of the Day on October 17, 2026
A slang term for GLP-1 medications(like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, etc.), usually referring to their appetite-killing, weight-loss, or “I forgot to eat” effects rather than the medical details.

Usage:
* Often casual, ironic, or meme-y
* Can imply effortless weight loss, suppressed hunger, or being “powered by pharmaceuticals”

Notes:
Not a brand name—just shorthand for the whole GLP-1 wave. Frequently shows up in online jokes, gym talk, and group chats where people pretend they’re *totally* doing it naturally.
“I’m not dieting, I’m just on that glippy.”
“Ever since the glippy hit, food feels optional.”
“That summer body? Yeah, glippy assisted.”
Glippy by Wild Stoner Appears December 14, 2025
Word of the Day on October 16, 2026

fauxstalgia 

Faux nostalgia. Faking old things in an attempt to recapture the feeling of times gone past, especially of technology that has passed.
Hipstamatic pictures, just like the vinyl-static added to digital recordings, is prime fauxstalgia
fauxstalgia by scotte61 December 16, 2010
Word of the Day on October 15, 2026

pajama casual 

Pajama casual is a term used when working from home and preparing for a video conference. All business above the waist and your pajama pants down below.
We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.
pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020
Word of the Day on October 14, 2026

funflation 

The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets.
funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
Word of the Day on October 13, 2026
A US deep south term for an alligator. Usually used in the Cajun dialect.
Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
Word of the Day on October 12, 2026
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