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Special needs 

A term used to refer to someone with either an intellectual disability or, in a broader context, any condition that may pose problems in an educational setting, which can include non-behavioural or learning disorders, e.g., diabetes.
A statement of special needs absolutely does not imply retardation.
Special needs by Doc_B April 14, 2015

Special Needs 

1)A great band

2)A great song

3)A not so great mental disorder
1) I saw Special Needs perform last night.

2) I bought the song Special Needs for my iPod. Very good.

3) I have special needs. Eh.

Special Needs 

That kid wears a helmet because he has special needs
Special Needs by Apex370 November 20, 2017

special needs 

The greatest band ever to grace the streets of London
special needs by MissEve February 19, 2005

special needs 

Describes a person requiring very particular foods (usually expensive, frequently for cosmetic, vain, or self-righteous reasons).

Used to reframe the target as disadvantaged, instead of elite or health-conscious.
Ex 1
Jeffrey: Sorry, bro, that has HFCS in it.
Brian: What do you mean? It's fine in moderation..
Jeffrey: Do I look moderate to you? Bitch please, I'm special needs.

Ex 2
Edward: You're sleeping with her now? Heh, just be sure to have on hand some soy milk, muesli, and morningstar veggie bacon. Caron is special needs.
special needs by spag_ May 31, 2009

Special Needs 

1. A mental disorder (real issue)
2.A great song by Placebo (I just like ot, ok?)
"Remember me, special needs" - PLACEBO.
Special Needs by DONT ASK OKK May 17, 2022
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"Yeah, she's kind of annoying. All she ever talks about it ballet."

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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.
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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.
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Pee Calculus

When you have to pee in a movie but don’t want to miss anything, and must do the following mental equation: will the amount I have to pee cause enough discomfort to diminish my attention capacity for the remainder of the movie to an extent which is greater than the amount of the movie I would miss by making a mad dash to the restroom.
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"The girl is pretty but she corrupt and dutty!"

or, in a positive usage:

"Booya! That freestyle was dutty!"
Dutty by J Hall April 3, 2003
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