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An adjective to describe something of great quality or of a high standard. Does not refer to time when used in this context.
Yo, that movie was recent!
or
Mark just got a recent new Lexus!
recent by Vic Studebaker January 2, 2010
originated from instagram
Meaning new and cute, something not usually of someone’s fashion, but they pull it off well. Very appealing to look at
alina: hey i just bought this new romper
lexi: aw it looks hella recent

alina: thank you
recent by sav.bauer July 2, 2020

Recent studies 

Something you say to lend more credibility to your totally real statistics.
Person A: Recent studies say that humans are not actually humans but they’re humans instead.
Person B: Wow, I trust you because those studies are recent and not old!

recent events 

A euphemism for an event that may cause discomfort to members of the audience if named directly, like the September 11, 2001 destruction of the World Trade Center in New York, or the Virginia Tech Campus Shootings of 2007.
"In light of recent events, campus safety and security have become the
number one priority for colleges and universities around the nation.
The way you prepare for and respond to a crisis on your campus can
mean the difference between life and death. Join us for this live,
60-minute audio conference where you and your colleagues will learn:"...
recent events by Situ Tian July 16, 2007

recent average price 

Long version of RAP. The shit thotties sell their nudes for.

Basically the value of a limited in everyone's favourite lego game, roblox.
rohoe : Selling nudes for RAP / Recent average price
recent average price by Vortexture September 24, 2017

Recent for Recent 

To advertise your latest insta pic but saying you will like their photo if they like yours.
Girl puts on her story " Recent for Recent" so they can get more likes.
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British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”

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.
According to the boffins downstairs, the murderer used a serrated blade.
Boffin by Agnon February 11, 2023
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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.
I saw Satantango last night, wonderful film but by the 5th hour I had to start doing pee calculus.
Pee Calculus by anorlondo October 1, 2026
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Literally "dirty" pronounced with a West Indian accent. Can also have a positive connotation, for example Sean Paul's album title "Dutty Rock".
"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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korean word for madam, older woman
Ajumma wait a moment
Ajumma by aintnotinbutnice July 5, 2009
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