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Reclaiming my time 

Phrase used in congressional hearings when politicians are allotted a specific amount of time to speak and/or question those called to testify at such hearings. If during their allotted time they deem a person who is testifying to be lying, misleading, or drawing out the time by not answering the questions directly, the congressperson may reclaim their time. This is allowed within the United States House of Representatives rules and procedures. Most often attributed to Congresswoman Rep. Maxine Waters (Democrat, California) from a hearing in 2017 when she was questioning Secretary of Finance Steven Mnuchin.
"I'm reclaiming my time...Please, will you respond to the question of why I did not get a response, me and my colleagues, to the May 23rd letter?" ~ Maxine Waters
Reclaiming my time by editorsarah2020 September 1, 2020

Reclaiming my time 

When people are on your time but wasting it!
Maxine: Are you familiar with the May 23rd letter that I sent
Munchkin: Thank you for having me here, you're such a beautifu-
Maxine: RECLAIMING MY TIME. -- Answer the question, hoe.
Word of the Day on July 30, 2020
Realming is the act of doing aimless things in your hometown area. The act of realming is comforting to those who do it as it puts them in contact with all things they know. Not to be confused with roaming, realming is moving purposefully about the area where one grew up and/or is most comfortable. Realm can be many parts of speech.
On Saturday, Nigel realmed to the Vanilla Bean.

There he realmed with Brian, whereupon he proceeded to 85 Main and realmed with James.

Nigel enjoys realming northeast Connecticut.

In terms of Nigel's realm, it extends from the mighty Quinebaug in the east, through the plains of Pomfret, into the hills of Eastford and terminates at the edge of the Tolland Plateau. From North to south, Nigel can realm from the canyons of Union to the confluence of the Qunebaug and Shetucket, headwaters of the turbulent Thames.
realming by Drealming August 11, 2009
To be in an uncontrollable state of rage. Normally after bad news or extreme misfortune.
'If I have to stay in this rubbish club any longer i'm going to be realming my tits off'
realming by Bognor Spoiler April 30, 2006
Is that ReAdmin? EWWWW. I'm hyrasexual now. I prefer to spend $10 a month on Hyra,io.
Is that ReAdmin? That is disgusting. I'm now hyrasexual.
readmin by Samuel George Easton February 22, 2022
When your feeling really introspective or high and you start saying mad philosophical nonsense.
"I got really high and watched Enter The Void and I started realming."
"Sometimes I feel like I was born backwards. God I'm so realmed."
Realming by Minto Berri Krunchu March 17, 2014
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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

Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
Throat Sweats by TacoFings420 April 23, 2024
Word of the Day on October 11, 2026
Being ignored by someone when making a statement or asking a question. Also known as blanked and turfed.
Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
aired by Pietro February 9, 2005
Word of the Day on October 10, 2026
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