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Shame Shield 

Alcohol abuse used to cover the shame of a bad hookup.
"OK, OK, I'll go talk to her after I finish building my Shame Shield.
Shame Shield by BertGregor June 12, 2008

sham shield 

A slang term for the insignia worn by a Specialist (an E4 in the Army not qualified in leadership ability to be a Corporal). Refers to the ability of persons of that rank to sham (get out of work or other responsibilities)because of there rank being not yet that of one expected to know their job completley or be dependable. Those wearing the "Sham Shield" are known for their uncanny ability to come up with ludacris excuses for getting out of even their few responsibilities.
Sgt McClanahan: Cpl Hardcharger, do you know why Spc Shitbag didnt complete his duty log.

Cpl Hardcharger: Sgt McClanahan, Spc Shitbag said that he was excused from extensive writing as per his light duty chit.

Sgt McClanahan:I should have known it wouldnt get done as soon as I saw him sporting the Sham Shield.
sham shield by catahoula_wv February 18, 2007
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square grouper

Nickname given to bales of marijuana thrown overboard or out of airplanes. Origin is reportedly from members of the US Coast Guard in the area of Southern Florida.
"Base we've got some square groupers floating outside of Miami harbor."
square grouper by slipsheet November 6, 2004
Word of the Day on October 7, 2026
A girl who does ballet and only talks about ballet. Her schedule is filled with dance classes which does not allow her to do any other activity.
"Hey, do you know that girl Sally?"

"Yeah, she's kind of annoying. All she ever talks about it ballet."

"Wow, what a Bunhead."

"Hey Sally, you want to hang out this weekend?"
"I can't, I have dance."
"You're such a Bunhead."

"Yeah... I know."
Bunhead by Jen00 October 24, 2014
Word of the Day on October 6, 2026

trucker's tan 

A sunburn or suntan focused on the left arm. It is caused by the left side of the body being the only half that gets exposed to sunlight while driving. Presumably, it would be located on the right side of the body in countries where they drive on the left side of the road.
I had a trucker's tan after driving for 10 straight hours on a sunny day.
Word of the Day on October 5, 2026
The phenomenon where adults salivate at children's toys
Every time I walk into the toy aisle, I catch myself kidulting over the latest action figures and LEGO sets!
kidulting by Emotional Cruiser October 12, 2025
Word of the Day on October 4, 2026
British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”

Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
According to the boffins downstairs, the murderer used a serrated blade.
Boffin by Agnon February 11, 2023
Word of the Day on October 3, 2026
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