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A mix between 'Subtle' and 'Subdued'
He was quite Subbtle
subbtle by Jon Lane September 10, 2006
Obvious, heavy-handed. The opposite of subtle. (The 'bb' is pronounced.)
The movie's syrupy score was so subbtle, you had no choice of how to watch it. It was a weepy melodrama. Period.
subbtle by Mike P. Grant, Esq. March 19, 2007
the unrecognized pho-pauX that can result from mizpellin or mispronouncing words, especially those that have silent letters (like corPsman)
"have you noticed the suBBtle way a teleprompter often diminishes a speaker's ability to become known as a great orator.."

"..that was so suBBtle that even the un-Biased mainstream press didn't catch it either.."

"maybe they don't teach those suBBtlties at HaRRvord.."
suBBtle by op_position February 6, 2010

subtlefuck 

A description of the artful efforts of a master of passive aggression who is seeking to seriously undermine another's credibility.
I watched carefully, over the years, as he systematically attempted to subtlefuck his esteemed colleague right out of her job.
subtlefuck by Dr Bunnygirl August 31, 2017

paradoxical subtlety

n. an attempt to show-off something, yet tries to make it look as though they are not doing so; a purposely feeble and obvious attempt at modesty in order to flaunt one's advantages over another without looking cocky.
adj. paradoxically subtle.
Ex. 1
Alex: Oh you have that class too? Wasn't that test hard?
Marvin: Yeah.
Alex: Yeah, I know huh? I only got an A-.
Marvin: No one asked you. You know, your paradoxical subtlety is really annoying.

Ex. 2
Dave: Someone's iPod earphones just latched onto my backpack on my way to class.
Anthony: Oh really? Those earphones are probably better than the ones that came with my new mp3 player. *takes out mp3 player and shows it off*

subtle asian traits 

A congregation of Asians on Facebook obsessed with boba, asian food, and being Asian. Consists of redundant memes, yet you still end up spending 4 hours on the toilet scrolling through. If you're not in it, you're not a true Asian.
Asian friend: Hey, did you check out that post on subtle asian traits that I tagged you in?
You: You've tagged me in 200 of them in the past hour, which one?
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fache-couture 

French slang, which translated, means "bull's fashion" but basically equates to "hyper trendy" or overly trendy. Used when a person wishes to express distaste at the latest fashion trend/fad, because it seems that everyone has a certain item of clothing or is wearing it. This term is most frequently heard in Paris but is slowly spreading to other parts of France.
1. That Burberry scarf is so fache-couture.
2. That purple American Apparel hoodie is so fache-couture.
fache-couture by bkgmh46x0x March 18, 2008
Word of the Day on October 17, 2026
A slang term for GLP-1 medications(like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, etc.), usually referring to their appetite-killing, weight-loss, or “I forgot to eat” effects rather than the medical details.

Usage:
* Often casual, ironic, or meme-y
* Can imply effortless weight loss, suppressed hunger, or being “powered by pharmaceuticals”

Notes:
Not a brand name—just shorthand for the whole GLP-1 wave. Frequently shows up in online jokes, gym talk, and group chats where people pretend they’re *totally* doing it naturally.
“I’m not dieting, I’m just on that glippy.”
“Ever since the glippy hit, food feels optional.”
“That summer body? Yeah, glippy assisted.”
Glippy by Wild Stoner Appears December 14, 2025
Word of the Day on October 16, 2026

fauxstalgia 

Faux nostalgia. Faking old things in an attempt to recapture the feeling of times gone past, especially of technology that has passed.
Hipstamatic pictures, just like the vinyl-static added to digital recordings, is prime fauxstalgia
fauxstalgia by scotte61 December 16, 2010
Word of the Day on October 15, 2026
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