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ruby on rails 

Ruby On Rails is the next generation web application development framework, it allows developers to write beautiful code by favoring convention over configuration.
Ruby On Rails, also referred to as Rails or RoR is used by some of the leading Web 2.0 applications on the internet today and was ranked as the number one technology you need to know about in 2007.
Boss: Do you know anything about Ruby On Rails?
PHP Developer: I've heard its more hype than anything else, nothing that can't be done with PHP.
Boss: Your fired. *Should have hired someone who can think outside the box*
ruby on rails by Ivan V January 1, 2009

ruby on rails 

A web development technology that has more hype than popularity. It's a popular first choice of develoepr that don't intend to actually be around when the product is finished or put in to production. It allows for really flashy demos that impress bosses while being backed with nothing.
This job is about to go away so I think I'm going to use Ruby on Rails for the last month or two before I leave.
ruby on rails by Rails Programmer September 19, 2006
when you are aware of your own existence but have no free will.
mang, i couldn't get my Monotonic Gold this month so im stuck On Rails today! HELP!
On Rails by Mad Hattress 9263 February 25, 2019
A very physically attractive person, almost exclusively used by stuck-up white men when referring to a young woman or women. Particularly used when the woman in question is well dressed.
Hey brother, check out that female, she's certainly on rails.
on rails by J Deed January 14, 2011

Tits On Rails 

When your mini quadcoper is flying well (or locked in), and the pilot is having a very good flight performing every trick spot on. This however is not the same thing as “ripping balls”. Ripping balls tends to be a much angrier and separating flight.
Yo man, that flight was tits on rails!
Tits On Rails by Beaupre FPV March 24, 2019

Dancing On The Rails

Doing something extremely stupid or reckless usually for the amusement of others or for the thrill of doing something daring. Often occurs as a result of peer pressure.

The expression originates from the urban myth(?) of someone dancing on the railroad tracks and paying for the foolish mistake with their life.
Dana: Look at Jimmy. He’s dancing on the rails again

Bill: What an idiot! He’ll get hurt if he doesn’t stop it!
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NYC people who migrate north to Quahog, RI to see the leaves in the fall.
New York and everyone from there can fornicate themselves with an iron stick.
leafers by ss++ February 8, 2005
Word of the Day on September 27, 2026

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
Word of the Day on September 26, 2026

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."
Word of the Day on September 25, 2026
Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.

Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.

Modified derivative of granola.
"I need more crunchy guys in my life. I'm so tired of dating preppy metrosexual assholes."

"I'm heading out to the crunchy store to pick up some fair trade chocolate and tea tree oil, do you need anything?"
crunchy by EBC July 11, 2007
Word of the Day on September 24, 2026
A group of people, typically women, searching through someone’s digital footprint in order to find more information about that person.
Susie wasn’t sure if her new Hinge match was a creep, so she assembled Galantir and they found out he used to post slurs on gaming forums.
Galantir by Ge-sus September 22, 2026
Word of the Day on September 23, 2026

murderhobo 

In a tabletop game, a murderhobo is a player who murders NPCs indiscriminately. This is normally derogatory, referring to a player who totally ignores quests, dialog, backstory, trade, world building etc.

The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.
DM: The sad little orphan girl tugs at Steve's trenchcoat to get his attention, and ask for help saving her pet dog from...
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
murderhobo by Loup&S September 9, 2021
Word of the Day on September 22, 2026
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