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Skin Game 

A game played in Kik Groups used to encourage the sending of nudes should a member be caught making a spelling mistake. Usually the keyword is “skin” as it is fast and easy to type.

Different variations of the game can be found amongst different groups such as, No Corrections, False Skin Calls, Live Post Only or improper use of grammar.
Girl: I can’t belive that happened!
Boy: Skin! Post a nude!
Girl: How am I always losing the skin game?
Skin Game by FlirtyMadHouse March 14, 2019

all their skin in the game

This describes a situation in which someone is risking everything.
The bomb squad has all their skin in the game defusing the van.

skin in the game 

To have a personal stake or investment. Originally coined by Warren Buffett
Why do you care what Apple's stock is, you have no skin in the game.

Skin in the Game Theory

The theory, central to Nassim Taleb's work, that having personal stake—"skin in the game"—is essential for reliable knowledge, ethical behavior, and functional systems. Skin in the Game Theory argues that those who make decisions should bear the consequences of those decisions. Without skin in the game, decision-makers become irresponsible, taking risks that harm others while remaining protected themselves. The theory explains why bureaucracies fail (no personal consequence for bad decisions), why experts are often wrong (they don't suffer from their advice), and why capitalism needs bankruptcy (to remove those who made bad bets). Skin in the Game is the great filter of bullshit: if you're not affected by your advice, your advice is suspect. The theory is a weapon against the "I'll tell you what to do but won't do it myself" class that has come to dominate modern institutions.
Example: "The consultant told them to lay off 20% of staff, then flew home to his gated community. Skin in the Game Theory asked: what does he risk? Nothing. His advice cost others everything. The CEO, who owned stock, at least shared some downside. The consultant had no skin—and therefore no credibility. They fired him instead."
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briefcake 

"Did you check out the briefcake in courtroom C?"
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Along with Nixon’s other ratfuckers, Roger Stone caused fights at otherwise peaceful Democratic Party protests to generate a false narrative that the Democrats were violent and dangerous.
Ratfucker by Ricky Ramjet November 2, 2017
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countrypolitan 

Term used to describe someone who is a mix of both rural (country) and urban (metropolitan) lifestyles/upbringings. He/she is typically equally comfortable in both settings and is able to seamlessly slip back and forth between the two, appreciating the characteristics of each.
That ol' gal of mine drives the 12 lane freeway during the week and a John Deere on the weekends. She likes opra and the Grand Ol' Opry. I love them countrypolitan women.
countrypolitan by MOChick November 7, 2006
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Witch Bath 

A bath consisting of a variety of slats, oils, soaps or any other added ingredients such as fruits, milks, herbs or any other spices for health or beautifying benifits.
She brought home alot of stuff and took it to the bathroom. She must be taking a witch bath.
Witch Bath by carnieboy30 October 26, 2020
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kinktober 

An excuse for people to write porn with different types of kinks throughout the month of October.

Smut Fanfiction
That chick doesn't write often but when she does, its for Kinktober.
kinktober by Kinkiest July 12, 2018
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