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bar-rister 

a person who has two jobs and is considered an expert in both fields. By day he is an attorney and his job at night is at Starbucks.
Overheard at Chinese restaurant Wonton & Wilfu, NYC.
"If you´re really planning to sue the Koffee Bin, Inc.
you need an expert. I know a great bar-rister.
bar-rister by Mayuura December 3, 2007
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gabe rister 

gabe rister by Ganenrnkd May 10, 2018
A back and forth conversation (created by NBA Legend Kevin Garnett)
The ritter im hearing from that room seems intriguing
Ritter by PaniroP August 14, 2023

day-resters 

Day-resters; casual clothing worn around the house whilst resting. This is usually done during the day, making them different from pyjamas.
Day-resters are usually worn while watching television, lying on the couch or playing video games, and can be any comfy, loose-fitting attire worn for the sake of comfort, not fashion.
``Hey man, I'm not up for going out today. Think I'll just throw on my day resters and chill.''
Or
``It's been a long day at work. I''m gonna change into my day resters and hang on the couch this afternoon.''
OR ``Why you still got your day-resters on child? We're going to church!''
day-resters by TetrisLee February 3, 2010
Raster is the order of painting lines / pixels on a crt screen
I'm using a 512 line raster!
raster by gapiro May 14, 2005

Roster Stalk 

Roster Stalking is useful when attempting to determine the name of a classmate with whom you have never spoken. It is performed by perusing the online roster of a class, and then typing those names into Facebook until you recognize the picture of the person you are trying to find. A useful tool, but can quickly devolve into creeping.
I dunno, better Roster Stalk her.
Roster Stalk by smangin ben January 6, 2011
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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
Word of the Day on September 27, 2026

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
Word of the Day on September 24, 2026
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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