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screenburn 

The irritating feeling of the skin caused by long exposure to the rays of the computer screen especially in the dark room or at night.

Screenburn is actually caused by the eyes seeing screen too long but the brain mistakenly feel the pain on the face area causing screenburn effect.
I'm having a bad screenburn after working 6 hours straight at night. Now I need to cool my face down.
screenburn by Anomonny June 4, 2011

screenburnt 

The condition people have where they have a hard time focusing their attention, maintaining a face to face conversation, and being alert due to being in front of screens for too long.
Lenny: Hey! Finn! I'm talking to you! What the hell is your problem?!?
Finn: Nothing. I've been listening to you.
Lenny: You're driving!! Remember?!?!
Finn: My bad. I'm screenburnt from staying up late last night and early this morning.
screenburnt by von groovy September 15, 2017
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fauxstalgia 

Faux nostalgia. Faking old things in an attempt to recapture the feeling of times gone past, especially of technology that has passed.
Hipstamatic pictures, just like the vinyl-static added to digital recordings, is prime fauxstalgia
fauxstalgia by scotte61 December 16, 2010
Word of the Day on October 15, 2026

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
Word of the Day on October 14, 2026

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
Word of the Day on October 13, 2026
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
Word of the Day on October 12, 2026

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
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