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A name based off of Shuaib (shuaib-ur), a prophet in the Qur’an. The prophet was known for being “the eloquent preacher amongst the prophets” because he was, according to traditions, was granted talent and was well-versed in his language. It is stated that the person was appointed by god to be a prophet to his people.

Nowadays, the descendant of the name, Shoebur, doesn’t stand to have much of a meaning besides the fact that it’s associated with Shuaib, however, people of that name are generally martyrs, the ones who stand above all else, and often find great success in life. In a way, they’re like a current-day prophet.
Homie: Holy shit. Is that Shoebur?
Bro: Goddamn, it is. That man is a goat.
Homie: Hope he doesn’t forget us when he makes it.
Shoebur by Ol’ Mustard Wrangler November 22, 2021

Shoeburyness High School 

An absolute shit show. The language department is on an absolute mad one, they hire pedos with sweat patches the size of Spain itself.
Shoeburyness is full of year 7s, that are barely up to my kneecaps, walking about the streets smoking. Also, everyone there is either actually depressed or has a self-diagnosed ‘mental illness’ because they think it’s fUn and qUirKy. My heart goes out to all those who have Mr. Gower as a teacher, Therapy is always an option xoxo
Have you heard of Shoeburyness High School?

The one full of walking, talking Wotsits™ With eyebrows 17 shades too dark, further back than their hairline?

yeah, that one.

shoeburyness 

The uncomfortable feeling you get upon sitting in a chair that has been warmed by another person's ass.
"I winced with shoeburyness as I settled into my seat."
shoeburyness by Thornful January 30, 2008

Shoebuddies 

The act of getting so drunk that you pass out with your shoes still on. Upon arising in the morning with a wicked case of cottonmouth you can't figure out why your boots are still with you under the covers. The only logical explaination is that the "shoebuddies" dropped by and put them back on while you were sleeping it off.
Bart got into it again last night and the shoebuddies paid him a visit. Yuuuupppp!
Shoebuddies by Slump Daddy January 23, 2014

shoebuck 

Specific unnecessary information that must be stated before mentioning a subject, person, or event.
Guy 1: My friend who is gay by the way has those exact playing cards.

Guy 2: Why did you mention he’s gay? Every time you talk about Cameron you have to say he’s gay for some reason. That’s a shoebuck!
shoebuck by Pumpkinghost October 31, 2020

shoeture 

pronounced shoo-toor
Shoeture is a portmanteau of the words shoe and couture.

Shoeture reflects a culture of high-fashion shoe design. Most commonly associated with fashionable sneakers
Dude I just picked up the new limited-edition AF1's- that's some bomb shoeture.
shoeture by Grant Hooks February 19, 2008
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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.
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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."
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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
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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
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