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Reciprom (noun / adjective)
A state of perfect, mutual reciprocity in a relationship where neither partner demands an action, favor, or intimacy that they are unwilling to give in return.
An Ouroboros of mutual respect; an even exchange.
"We don't keep score, but our relationship has a strict rule of reciprom—I won't ask her to do anything I wouldn't do for her."
Reciprom by Sly Spectre July 4, 2026
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Friendship Reciprocity Ratio 

The friendship reciprocity ratio, or F.R. Ratio, is the ratio representing the unwritten friendship law that the sum of x-friend's purchases for y-friend should be equal to, or as close to equal to, y-friend's purchases for x-friend. The closer to "0" this ratio is, the more substantial the friendship. Any friend who is significantly negative in this ratio is a shitty friend.
Dave- Dude, Greg "forgot" his wallet again. Had to pay for his lunch again. Not to mention I bought him an Audi for his birthday last month and all I got was a misspelled "Hapie Berthday" on Facebook today.

Nate- Greg is a shitty friend. What's your guys' friendship reciprocity ratio at now?

Dave- I think he's got our F.R. Ratio down to -$3,000,000 now.

Nate- Wow dude, what a piece of shit.

Reciprohate 

To hate someone or something as much as they or it hates you.
I reciprohate cats.
Reciprohate by Atxdan August 5, 2015

Reciprocell 

The act of checking one's email after a companion has pulled his or her Blackberry or iPhone out first. Often used when one is initially afraid of being criticized for checking the phone.
I have to take a call, so go ahead and reciprocell.
Reciprocell by Skinnysherm March 9, 2011

reciprolike 

To "like" something someone has posted online because they "liked" something you posted.
Person 1:

I can't believe you "liked" that picture on Facebook.

Person 2:

She "liked" my post the other day. I had to reciprolike.
reciprolike by Riconator March 12, 2010

Non-Reciprocating Tool 

a completely self-absorbed, unaware "friend" (READ: douche) that you do things for *all the time* that NEVER returns the favor, even in times of crisis, always making the excuse that they're working or busy or just *can't* for whatever reason--always an excuse--ANY time you ask them, no matter what; someone who never returns the many favors you've done for them.
"My Dad just died and I can't find sittage for the funeral tomorrow. Since I've watched your kids for free for the past two days, do you think you can sit mine for a few hours while I go to my Dad's memorial service?"

Non-Reciprocating Tool: "Tomorrow? Oh, no way. Sorry. Gotta work online and stuff. You know. Busy and all. Can't. Maybe next time."

reciprocate 

To repay for something that was given to you.
To be nice and give back to someone who gave you something.
"Now without making any sudden movements, give them an energon goodie" -Kup
"This is getting expensive!" -Hot Rod
"Don't worry, they'll reciprocate." -Kup
"I thought they were supposed to reciprocate! No more!" -Hot rod
(Taken from the Transformers movie)
reciprocate by Remi Mailhot November 14, 2005
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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.
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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?"
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murderhobo 

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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.
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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
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Whales are large and extremely difficult to close. Due to their immense size, they are highly sought-after.

A whale is typically identified at first by a whale hunter on the sales team, but often requires cross-discipline participation in order to close; this includes assistance from operations, engineering, creative, client success, and business development teams.
"Shit...the sales director chewed me out on the sales call this morning. He's totally pissed that I have nothing in my pipeline. I've been focused on this one whale for so long that I haven't had time to prospect for normal-sized deals."
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