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A concept recently introduced by UK Chancellor of the Exchequer denoting the absolute lack of shits the government gives for the cultural sector. Disavowed as non-essential, artists must now retrain as hedge-fund financial analysts or cybersecurity consultants.
Matthew: did you just hear about Rishi Sunak's proposal to retrain substantial portions of the workforce, namely the arts sector?

Elizabeth: oh dear, put down that horrid guerrilla Newspaper, The Guardian is for leftist granola-eating monkeys. I did not vote Tory for the last twenty years to suddenly bail out a bunch of degenerate flaneurs. Not with my hard-earned taxpayer money!
Retrain by Gin&Tim October 15, 2020
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refraining order 

A refraining order is when someone tells you not to say something to someone other than yourself.
Suzy: You better not comment on my sister's fat ass again. You're under a temporary 'refraining order' until we leave her house.
Jimmy: Yes dear.

Please to refrain 

Tabrizi proverb (made famous by Qalandar of Tabriz)

To cease, desist, stop whatever it is you're saying or doing. A badass thing to say to someone when you want to lay the smackdown on them.
Maajid Nawaz, please to refrain. You being defecations.

Retainer 

The word "retainer" used in rap vernacular often is referring to keeping a thug on hand that is willing to do dirt. The celebrity retains this person's services thru cash payment, or other bartering options such as weed or pussy in the event that a punch needs to be thrown (or otherwise) and the celebrity would be open to a potential costly lawsuit, whereas the retainer does not have enough money worth be sued for, etc.
When Charlemagne Tha God was instigating Nelly during an interview, he was warned "Hey,man...just say what you wanna say. We're all men. I keep retainers just for guys like you".
Retainer by Juicy poo November 27, 2020

Chedda Restraint 

When you straddle your girl, hold her shoulders and hands down with your knees, and smack the bitch in her face with your penis.
Bro: Hey Cheddabob, whats up with that mushroom mark on brittanys face?

Cheddabob: That bitch got outta line so I had to pull a Chedda Restraint on that ho!

italian restraining order 

A baseball bat. Serves the same purpose as a regular restraining order, just much more convenient and much more violent. Used to get someone to leave you alone
That dude wouldn't stay away from me, so I took out an italian restraining order on him!

retainer 

I little piece of plastic and metal that sits in your mouth after the removal of Braces. Can easily get lost for they are often translucent, and are highly enjoyed by dogs as a tasty snack.
"Sorry, My dog ate my retainers."
retainer by Plasticine June 14, 2005
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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
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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.
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
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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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