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The opposite of respect one gets after spelling R-E-S-P-E-C-T incorrectly during a rant on national television.
Al Sharpton can't spell respect, I RESPICT that.
respict by PyroFritz August 20, 2018
1. Brief interval of rest: A brief period of rest and recovery between periods of exertion or after something disagreeable.

2. Delay: A temporary delay.

3. Law reprieve: A temporary stay of execution of a criminal.
The woman was given some days of respite, she didn't have to work for some days after what happened.
Respite by Jafje April 5, 2007

partner respecter 

Alternative name for "wife beater" t-shirt. Used most often in progressive communities like the Bay Area in Northern California.
Sarah's boyfriend was going to wear a deep-v t-shirt when he went down to the wine bar to drink some white wine, but since it was hot outside, he decided to wear a partner respecter instead.
partner respecter by gnewsom August 1, 2011

Wahman respecter 

Someone who respects wahman (woman) so much. Mad lads are wahman respecters
"Wow, Nick, you respect wahman so much. You are a wahman respecter."

"Harry, you just disrespected wahman. How dare you! "

respiteful 

Bad ass, listens to no one.
“Hey man, that man Joey is respiteful as fuck. He doe what he wants like a bad ass.”

“Mr. Alvey is respiteful blowing his vape like the little engine that could.”
respiteful by Zxc_c10 May 3, 2018

Respected Young Men 

Respected Young Men (or RYM) is a rap group consisting of 2 masked men that aim for quality, originality, & catchy uplifting music of all styles & variations. They make songs about the things that everyone in the 21st century loved & grew up with. RYM will say at least one line in each song that you will absolutely love.
Their lyrics revolve around references to several aspects of the 70's to the modern day from anything from cartoons, to people, to places, to inventions, & generally mentions almost anything & everything while remaining simple, fun & hilarious while maintaining a professional appearance.
In their songs, blogs, videos, & cd interludes, they claim to be the richest men alive, & have a strong need to rid the world of what they call "Skanky People" & have a strong dislike for any person devoid of morals, understanding, manners, & basic human nature.
Their fans are what they call "Respectables" & achieve this title once they begin to elevate themselves for the good people that they are & represent good, honest, classy, respectable individuals.
They claim to have been born in a vault full of money, diamonds, & valuables as well as out of this world inventions & gadgets. As infants, they were raised by their loyal butler Brutus, & only he may truly know the story behind the masks.
They strive to bring you a fan experience like no other through their music, personalities, internet interaction, & new exciting ways to entertain their fans.
1. Yo those Respected Young Men guys are the shitt!
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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
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Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
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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
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Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
aired by Pietro February 9, 2005
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piddlefart

Instead of doing my homework, I decided to piddlefart around for two hours.
piddlefart by Rene April 25, 2005
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