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To erect, build, or create something through unconventional means, often through improvisation based on a lack of funds, a key ingredient, or know-how.
Mary Sue, not having the same resources as all of the other girls in the Strawberry Queen contest, had rigged up a dress made of threadbare curtains decorated with her bedazzler.
Rigged Up by aitrus202 May 26, 2012
A haphazard creation, made from unconventional parts or methods. A way of making something work, although it may be missing key parts.
"I only had a cardboard box and a box of adult diapers, but I managed to rig up quite a comfortable sleeping arrangement!"

"You know, from a distance, the carnival rides looked safe but, upon closer inspection, I noticed that they were rigged up with duct tape!"
Rigged Up by Samyfrog March 4, 2012

Up the Ringer 

Hamilton takes small kiddies up the ringer.
Up the Ringer by The Blue Light August 16, 2006

ringer upper 

A synonym for "cash register" used mostly by lifeguards suffering from ADD.
Johannes: So, Mildred, I didn't know you had to work the snack bar too.

Mildred: Yea, but we don't use a ringer upper since everything costs 75 cents.
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pajama casual 

Pajama casual is a term used when working from home and preparing for a video conference. All business above the waist and your pajama pants down below.
We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.
pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020
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funflation 

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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A US deep south term for an alligator. Usually used in the Cajun dialect.
Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
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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
Word of the Day on October 11, 2026
Being ignored by someone when making a statement or asking a question. Also known as blanked and turfed.
Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
aired by Pietro February 9, 2005
Word of the Day on October 10, 2026

piddlefart

Instead of doing my homework, I decided to piddlefart around for two hours.
piddlefart by Rene April 25, 2005
Word of the Day on October 9, 2026
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