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Quacksalver 

This is very old slang, but is still used occasionally It refers to a person who falsely claims to have medical knowledge or qualifications, especially one who dispenses pills, potions and ointments that have curative properties. The word comes from the Middle Dutch word kwaksalver which means one who sells salves and ointments. Although seldom used nowadays quacksalver is the origin of the term quack which means pretty much the same thing.
Johnny’s in hospital with pneumonia, his doctor missed it!”
“What did you expect, the old bastard is past it and no better that a quacksalver.”
Quacksalver by AKACroatalin March 18, 2019
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Quicksilver

Quicksilver is no ordinary x-man, he has super speed and super looks. He is considered, among many to be a god. He is literally the best thing to ever happen to the marvel universe
Man #1 woah bro did you see quicksilver over there

Man #2 yeah man he's a total god

Quicksilver

Peter Maximoff's code name in the X-Men movies. He can run super fast and God-damn, is that guy hot! He is the cutest X-Man, no competion. He is awesome.
Me: "Gosh, Quicksilver is adorable, hot and funny."
Sis, Juliet: "X-Men QS, or Avengers QS?"
Me: "X-Men, there is no competion."
Peter Maximoff is the best Quicksilver. Fight me if you disagree.
Quicksilver by Taco <3 unicorns August 4, 2017

Quicksilver

An archaic term for the element mercury - a heavy silver-white poisonous metallic element that is liquid at ordinary temperatures and is used especially in scientific instruments.
Check what the temperature is with this old quicksilver thermometer.
Quicksilver by Aaron Brown January 29, 2005

quicksilver

A character from a famous cartoon. You can refer this word to something very fast.
He was like Quicksilver when he ran down the mountain.
quicksilver by Choonmann Sung January 8, 2005

Quicksilver

The code name of a mutant - Pietro Maximoff - from the X-Men Comic Books and TV Shows. Mutant power of super speed.

The sexiest cartoon character alive.
Quicksilver first appeared in the Evo episode "Speed & Spyke".
Quicksilver by Flower April 17, 2004

Quicksilver

The codename for the mutant Pietro Maximoff, who possesses the power of super speed. (From X-men) He is known for being cocky and arrogent about his abilities, and is the most awesome cartoon character in existance.
Quicksilver ran to the store to buy a box of ramen noodles.
Quicksilver by Nuku May 26, 2004
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(Ewokese) Freedom!
And dying in yo' bed many years from now, would ya be willing ta trade all da days from dis here day ta dat fo' one chance, just one chance, ta come back here as young men an' tell our enemies dat dey may take our lives but dey will never take our freedom ... YUB NUB!
yub nub by rotjrem November 4, 2010
Word of the Day on September 4, 2026
1. Meaning nasty, sexy, filthy. Popularized by Christina Aguilera.

2. Used usally as a close friend in hip-hop slang.
1. Wanna get dirrty
It's about time that I came to start the party Sweat drippin' over my body
Dancin' gettin' just a little naughty

2. Sup Dirrty? Haven't seen you in a while.
dirrty by Minty November 30, 2003
Word of the Day on September 3, 2026

Coyote Ugly

1. Place

The Bar came before the movie. It is an awesome bar where the girls know how to party and make you feel okay about giving up your money, drawers, bras, and dignity.

2. Movie

A story about a Jersey girl following her dreams, aided by working at this bar in New York.

3. Situation/Person/Decision

See other definitions - waking up next to someone so ugly you'd rather chew your arm off than wake them up.
1. Yo, Coyote Ugly is my favorite bar! I got whipped, stripped, drunk, and danced on the bar all before 7 o'clock!

2. Hey did you see Coyote Ugly? It actually has a plot!

3. Ugg I woke up to Coyote Ugly this morning!
Coyote Ugly by jerseycountry March 8, 2009
Word of the Day on September 2, 2026

Literally 1984 

Used in response for when someone promotes/advocates an event or idea that is perceived to support "too much" authority and/or government control.

Often used jokingly as a over-exaggeration in political talk.

Can also be used in response to a ban or mute in a forum site or online chat.
Steve: I think that the government should regulate businesses more
Bob: Literally 1984!

--User1 has been permantly banned--
User2: You cant ban my friend like that! Literally 1984!
Literally 1984 by ke1 July 7, 2021
Word of the Day on September 1, 2026

Back when I lived in upstate new york 

A meaningless, unimpressive, self-serving introduction. An indicator that the story about to be shared will be pointless and dumb.
Back when I lived in upstate new york, I also had to park on the street - on two occasions, we got enough snow, mixed with just the right plowing, that my car was lifted off the ground from so much snow being jammed underneath it.
Word of the Day on August 31, 2026
Acronym, meaning Too Long Didn't Understand
Similar to TLDR
Sister: This meeting was to discuss the rough draft of my essay, where we discussed the subsidiary questions I added in my rough draft. We also discussed the relationship between my main title and the real-life situations I chose to use in my essay. We discussed the structure of my essay as well, specifically the Math AOK section and how it relates to the contradiction of the title. This second meeting was particularly helpful in discussing the implications of my essay claims and how to apply the title across various areas of knowledge. There were many sections of the essay that could have been cut down in wordiness and the ways of knowing required further and more in-depth analysis.

Me: Woah! TLDU!
TLDU by L-Evans January 14, 2019
Word of the Day on August 30, 2026
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