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Theory of Subatomic Elves 

The Theory of Subatomic Elves states that the nucleus of an atoms consists of tiny elves who move around different particles inside the atoms and interact with other atoms and their respective subatomic elves.

The theory was created in order to help people's understanding of complex chemistry.
Man, we learned about the Theory of Subatomic Elves today, chemistry makes so much more sense now!

The only reason those two elements chemically reacted with each other was because the subatomic elves were at work.
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Skubat • skunatard • subat • Subathie • shubat • skubala • skurat • subata • subathon • Subaton
Skubala is a Slavic surname derived of the meanings S'Kubala; son of kubala which translates to Jacob / follower. The son follows the father. It also has merged into the languages of Czech and Polish mean mean tearing up or picking up.
Skubala her jewellery.
skubala by RoyaSzafir July 4, 2014
A person who frequently spends time at Starbucks, not to get coffee but just to hang out for lack of anything better to do. Similar to the word mallrat, except it derives from the fact that "Starbucks" spelled backwords and minus the C is "Skubrats".
Eric: There's nothing to do around here.

Ronnie: Let's just go chill at Starbucks - but I don't want coffee, I just want to sit outside it and smoke and talk to the other people hanging out there.

Tom: You guys are such skubrats.
skubrat by Gall F March 27, 2008

subathon 

A hostage situation where a person is trapped by a group of people for minutes, hours, days, or even forever using money. The unique thing about this situation is it's a hostage situation you consent to beforehand,
"Hey, do you feel bad for Ludwig for being stuck in this subathon?"

"Of course not, look at how much money he's making!"
subathon by Lalelilolulalelilolu March 25, 2021

subatomictoasticle 

Any tiny fragment of toast left behind in the butter.
There was a subatomictoasticle in the tub of butter.
Of royalty. A small group of very, very good looking people who are known for their superior intellect and sterling sense of humor. No one fucks with a Skurat.
Don't fuck with Skurat, he'll smack your face off your face.
skurat by Pseudonyms Are Pseudonyms February 19, 2010
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anyone who succeeds in disgracing/over indulging themselves in the throws of clubland
28 hours and 4 clubs later, gurning for england but still refusing to go home - a total wrongun!!
wrongun by bevvers March 21, 2007
Word of the Day on October 8, 2026

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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