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Retrocades 

Modern day arcades with mostly retro arcade games of the 80's and 90's. Also a place where adults can relive their chilhood and/or share that experience with their children. Some retrocades also serve alcohol and carry plenty of craft beer on tap.
I want to take the kids to the Retrocades so that we can get in some retro arcade gaming.

We are going out with the boys to play old school arcade games at the Retrocades.
Retrocades by RetroCades August 30, 2013
retroed is a adjective of a person who dresses in all retro attire andnot the latest trends.
"hey saku you are so retroed today."

"thanks its from the sixties"
retroed by vikki chan July 6, 2005

Mercury retrograde 

When the planet Mercury appears to travel backward across the sky. These times can cause confusion, delay, and frustration, and unpleasant communications!
Shucks, It's Mercury retrograde from May 29 to June 22 this year...better watch my tongue!

retrograde wheelbarrow 

A sexual position in which the male (or pitcher) stands behind the female (catcher) and holds her legs up while she holds herself up with her arms in a wheelbarrow-like position, face down. It is in this position that the two engage in thrustings and moanings of sorts.
Male 1 - Dude, my girlfriend and I tried out the retrograde wheelbarrow last night. It was great.
Male 2 - I've gotta try that, soon.

Mercury Retrograde 

A scapegoat for astrologists to use when shit happens.
Everything in my life is going wrong! It must be Mercury Retrograde.
Mercury Retrograde by Symeli May 28, 2010

Retrograde 

A feeling of aggression through astrology hoes that get them in the fighting mood because that planets got defensive.
“Mars is in retrograde this week, guess I’m fighting with everyone, including myself “
Retrograde by It’s ya boy SP October 15, 2020
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proper lad 

a lad that is such a lad that he is a proper lad
person1:did you see bob
person2: ya he was a proper lad
Word of the Day on October 29, 2026
The number of years you are still sexually active
While our lifespan is the number of years we will live, our healthspan is the number of healthy years we will have and our sexspan is is the number of years we will continue to be healthy enough to continue having an active sex life.
sexspan by Dr Kat April 21, 2022
Word of the Day on October 28, 2026
A lighthearted reaction upon receiving disappointing news of some sort. Usually something that isn't a particularly a big deal, esp. when it primarily affects someone else - sort of a mild schadenfreude. Sometimes doubled or tripled, and possibly said in a sing-songy voice for added comedic effect to imitate a muted trumpet, which is how the meme originated.
You didn't get any napkins with your takeout pork fried rice? Womp womp.
womp by 175623226 November 3, 2011
Word of the Day on October 27, 2026
When your wife’s boyfriend let you sleep past 8pm 😎😎
Wife’s boyfriend: You have 5 more minutes
Me: Poggers!
Poggers by Just_Charles April 14, 2020
Word of the Day on October 26, 2026

Oblication 

A vacation, feeling more like an obligation, that involves visiting or staying with family.
So Joe where are you taking the kids for spring break vacation? We are going on an oblication to Boca to visit my mother-in-law.
Oblication by kimmerr May 5, 2011
Word of the Day on October 25, 2026

Surf Dracula Syndrome 

A phenomenon in film/television series, most notably streaming series, where the main premise is drawn out to such a point that it takes an entire season or more to get the parts of the series the audience is actually interested in seeing.

For example, if a series is titled "Surf Dracula," a majority of viewers would tune in expecting to see Dracula surfing by the first or second episode. However, the entire first season would instead be tedious padding and backstory before finally ending with Dracula surfing in the last five minutes of the season finale.
I watched "Smallville" on Netflix the other day. Dude, it was ten seasons of filler before he finally flew! Major Surf Dracula Syndrome!
Word of the Day on October 24, 2026
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