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previouslies 

The recap segments which preface episodes of many television serials to remind the viewer what happened in previous episodes. Often accompanied by an announcer or on-screen message that says, e.g., "Previously on Lost."
"Oh man, I was late for Lost and missed the previouslies!"
previouslies by J. Running February 19, 2009

previously 

you used to be great
playing in background at dive bar: glory days they will pass you by glory days...
drunk guy at bar: yeah i lost a few in the midst of the cornucopia I guess... being captain of the football team it was like that man. understandably they all wanted me
woman in ear shot: previously
previously by williet hughnot December 19, 2019

previously 

Before now.

Several things have happened previously, including the second world war and unidentified drinking injuries.

No-one can prevent things that happened previously.
"Children should learn about things that happened previously."

"I previously had a job."

"Previously to you, I had another wife."
previously by Jamie Douglas November 20, 2006

pbviously 

I pbviously know how to use this word.
pbviously by Juliannadarlene January 17, 2011

Previously Owned 

A euphenism for a used item. May not be a bad thing in the sense of Previously Owned DVD movie, but can be bad in the sense of a Previously Owned computer or automobile where you're buying somebody else's problem..
We have dozens of certified Previously Owned cars on the lot ready for you to drive away today!

previously on... 

Something you don’t need as you have been watching the tv show 9 hours straight.
Previously on....Once Upon a Time (Short clip of what happend last episode).
previously on... by Lainey Bora June 13, 2018
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trucker's tan 

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Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
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Pee Calculus

When you have to pee in a movie but don’t want to miss anything, and must do the following mental equation: will the amount I have to pee cause enough discomfort to diminish my attention capacity for the remainder of the movie to an extent which is greater than the amount of the movie I would miss by making a mad dash to the restroom.
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"The girl is pretty but she corrupt and dutty!"

or, in a positive usage:

"Booya! That freestyle was dutty!"
Dutty by J Hall April 3, 2003
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