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Seattle syndrome 

- noun

1. applies to Seattle residents who grew up in the Pacific Northwest and are sheltered/naive in their young, white, liberal eutopia.

2. applies to Seattle residents who grew up in the Pacific Northwest and seem to have no comparative understanding or knowledge of the rest of the country/other cities, think a lot of things about Seattle that aren't true, and deny that Seattleites are passive aggressive.
You can be diagnosed with Seattle syndrome if:

You are very standoffish in public.

You are very non-confrontational... some would say passive aggressive.

You think that drivers in Seattle are aggressive.

You think that it gets too cold in Seattle (doesn't apply to California transplants).

You don't notice that everyone drives 2 mph under the highway speed limit and don't recognize the left lane as the fast lane in Washington state.

You think there is a lot of variety/diversity in Seattle.

You think Seattle is a really big, serious city... comparable to Chicago or New York.
Seattle syndrome by Cinfused April 22, 2011
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Seattle Sun Guilt Syndrome 

A condition that occurs around the first sunny week of spring in seattle after 5-6 months of darkness and rain. This syndrome forces a person to be burdened with guilt and shame if they do not spend every waking hour outside when the sun is also out and the weather is “nice.” The condition may last through summer, but is typically most intense during late spring.
I think I have Seattle Sun Guilt Syndrome (SSGS); I tried to watch a TV episode tonight, but the sun was still out and I felt horrible, so instead I just laid on my couch staring at a blank TV paralyzed by the shame I have developed from this horrible syndrome, i should be hiking but instead I am a failure to the Pacific Northwest.
An Irish phrase meaning shit, derived from ass
(Not to be confused with the literal description of one's buttocks)
"Did you hear the song Aylek$ dropped?"
"Hardly. Her music is absolute cheeks."

"My boyfriend say LaFlame is cheeks."
"Tell your boyfriend I said it's his mixtape that's cheeks."
Cheeks by thecartisan April 26, 2020
Word of the Day on May 21, 2026

sans sheriff 

Lawless use of fonts or typography, with no regard to aesthetics or legibility
I'm putting this CV straight in the bin. Written totally sans sheriff.
sans sheriff by Jamarley July 3, 2019
Word of the Day on May 20, 2026

Breadhead 

Someone who is addicted to obtaining money and building wealth. A money addict and fanatic. Breadheads often work more than one full-time job, and some even participate in illicit activities to "obtain the bread".
A breadhead is like a crackhead, but for money instead of crack.
Breadhead by 🅱️ U S 3 4 8 March 30, 2022
Word of the Day on May 19, 2026

Stink lines

As seen in illustrations or cartoons: Wavy, vertical lines rising above a person, place or thing. Denotes a foul odor.
"You didn't put enough stink lines on your picture of the teacher."
Stink lines by Athene Airheart March 14, 2004
Word of the Day on May 18, 2026

schmegegge 

Yiddish slang word meaning bullshit, baloney, hogwash, nonsense, crock of shit or hot air.
I don't buy the schmegegge about Morty sleeping with Moira.
His version of the story was pure schmegegge.
The whole schmegegge was made up to get Liz a little bit of attention.
schmegegge by budsbabe February 1, 2008
Word of the Day on May 16, 2026