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Shivvy shivvies

A slang term for frisson. Often preceded by "the."

Often spoken in baby talk or among lovers.
"Oh god, this scene is so powerful. It's giving me the shivvy shivvies."
Shivvy shivvies by ThePlasticBear November 13, 2011

get your skivvies in a bunch 

to become upset, usually out of proportion to the situation.
You: "C'mon, hurry up, I like to arrive at the movies at least 30 minutes early so I can Scotchgard my seat!"
Your friend: "Dude, don't get your skivvies in a bunch!"

You post a detailed analysis of a Star Trek episode, and someone leaves a disagreeing comment, causing you to write a 10,000-word essay defending your expertise. Someone then comments "Don't get your skivvies in a bunch."

shivviness 

The uncomfortable feeling of wearing new underwear
I am having a shivviness experience today .

Old English
shivviness by Bimi January 29, 2018

skivvies 

Slang for underwear, generally mens trunks or briefs, but can also be applied to singlets or undershirts. Can also be applied to swimwear or other skimpy items of clothing.

Not to be confused with skivvy, a long-sleeved, tight-fitting shirt.
Seeing Joe in his skivvies is definitely an inspiration to spend more time at the beach.
skivvies by Urban Dictionary November 22, 2006

skivvies 

Skiv·vies (skvz)

A trademark used for underwear. This trademark often occurs in lowercase in print: “The venerable white-underwear company . . . had dabbled in socks, sweats, and fashion skivvies” (Advertising Age). “About 500 yards away, on three destroyers snubbed up to the dock, men were clambering on the deck in their skivvies” (Smithsonian).
I've got my skivvies in a bunch.
skivvies by alpha mu pi January 25, 2000
When, upon going inside from cold weather, you feel very cold and begin shivering.
Dan: Yo man, I got the shivies.
Dennis: What?
Shivies by Sour Adult Jesus March 12, 2012
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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piddlefart

Instead of doing my homework, I decided to piddlefart around for two hours.
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