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Retracting tortoise 

A phrase used in response to somebody doing or saying something so unattractive, that the most mighty of erections would quickly shrivel to the size of an acorn. Very much like the head of a tortoise would retract within its shell.
"Dude, did you see Lucy eating that sausage and egg mcmuffin earlier?"
"Yeah man, she got mustard up her nose and proceeded to spoon it out and eat it, total retracting tortoise."
Retracting tortoise by Huuuuud September 23, 2012

Restrictive 

It's basically restricted but a different word.
The park is restrictive to go in. (I hate this example)
Restrictive by Max_smith231 September 22, 2020

Age Restriction 

Something on YouTube that is really fucking annoying.
Person 1: Bro I fucking hate age restriction on YouTube.

Person 2: Same.
Age Restriction by KinFiction August 27, 2023

Dance Restrictions Apply 

A person who, at a dance/club, does not dance, just stands around looking cool, typically acting like a pimp.
"Dude! You just turned down the hottest girl here!"

"Dance restrictions apply, dude."

Restrictions 

1. When you can't do something
2. When a person cannot get to class
3. A bear
4. A person who likes Ice Mountain
Girl: Hey Restrictions
Boy: Why do you call me Restrictions?
Girl: Go look it up.

retracting genitaliation syndrome 

When your butt/balls get burned, your penis will retract all the way into your throat, which will give you Retracting Genitaliation Syndrome. Also known as RGS.
James burned his butt on the metal ground, so now he has Retracting Genitaliation Syndrome.
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Slop Grenade

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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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