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surthrival 

A portmanteau of "survival" and "thriving." Just making ends meet, yet flourishing as a person. Finding time for growth under harrowing circumstances. Meeting life's most unwelcome challenges with gusto, and even panache. Existential heroism.
Kira's 2020 surthrival has been impressive. While the rest of us fatted ourselves on delivery, booze, and Netflix, she quit smoking and drinking and got her own place!
surthrival by fdj383fj December 8, 2020

Surthriving 

When you are doing better than surviving, but you aren't quite thriving.
"This semester is rough as hell, but at least my beer fridge is full! Keep on Surthriving out here!
Surthriving by Bisketwolf September 6, 2018
Something that clearly is vintage or old, but still is stylish and trendy.
You look surtive today! • This vanity is so surtive!
Surtive by petunia.lp June 29, 2023

Surthriving 

1. Thriving off of being a "surviver" of some nebulous problem, usually a trumped up issue to justify inappropriate behavior.

2. Thriving off of being a victim.
"Joan has practically taken over group therapy from the therapist. She has organized a charity and three support groups, since she recalled her 'childhood trama'."

"She sure is getting a lot of mileage off it."

"Yeah. She is Surthriving, alright. She did this when she discovered she was 1/32nd Native American and again, when she heard about people using live dogs as shark bait. She is a Surthriver..."
Surthriving by mrhines February 28, 2010
To own all of the noobs. A lot. A lot more than you should.

- Ricky
"I surrived that mofo."
surrive by Ricky Wyman February 25, 2008

Surthriver 

Surthriver: (noun) A person who not only survives adversity and challenges but emerges from them with renewed strength, resilience, and an enhanced sense of purpose. A surthriver not only endures difficulties but thrives in the face of them, using adversity as a catalyst for personal growth, positive transformation, and a deeper appreciation for life's possibilities.

The term "surthriver" emphasizes the idea that individuals can go beyond simply surviving challenges; they can use those challenges as opportunities for remarkable growth and flourishing. It highlights the power of resilience and the ability to thrive in the most challenging circumstances.
After facing a series of setbacks and personal hardships, Sarah emerged as a surthriver, using her experiences to fuel her determination and ultimately achieving her dream of starting her own successful business.
Surthriver by MOLove1966 February 6, 2024
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"The girl is pretty but she corrupt and dutty!"

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"Booya! That freestyle was dutty!"
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Slop Grenade

When someone uses AI to generate a large document, slide deck, or piece of code/software and tosses it over the fence for you to deal with.
Chad: Hey Brent I sent you the new backend API change to review, it’s only 100 files changed.

Brent: he just tossed me a slop grenade
Slop Grenade by Joe Squid September 28, 2026
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Short-hand for the word floccinaucinihilipilification, meaning the estimation of something as valueless (encountered mainly as an example of one of the longest words in the English language).
After we broke up, he was floxi to me.
floxi by Dr. Geek May 13, 2009
Word of the Day on September 28, 2026
NYC people who migrate north to Quahog, RI to see the leaves in the fall.
New York and everyone from there can fornicate themselves with an iron stick.
leafers by ss++ February 8, 2005
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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.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
Word of the Day on September 26, 2026
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