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this is a thing 

1) This exists.

2) This is a current fad, fashion, or meme.
People really do travel to dangerous places just to take selfies. It's hard to believe that this is a thing.

Newt Scamander cosplay? This is a thing!

A smartwatch with an analog display: is this really a thing?
this is a thing by BornBlitzed December 8, 2016

this is a family show... or is it 

the term coined by hazza at a one direction concert when asked to take off his shirt

in 2020 we have the fine line vinyl cover where it is defiantly not a family show
FANS- take your shirt off

HARRY- you need to calm down this is a family show... or is it ???

this is a joke 

A phrase often used to describe hopeless teachers attempting to teach.
Thanks Champion, but this is a joke!
this is a joke by NicholasBillNickyB September 22, 2013

this is a mug. 

The definiton you put on your mug when you are too afraid to put anything else from urban dictionary on your mug.
"My Urban Dictionary Mug says... 'this is a mug.' "

This is a a and b conversation c your way out

Brian this is a a and b conversation c your way out

this is a very long phrase that hopefully is not in any dictionary

It's in a dictionary now lol
""this is a very long phrase that hopefully is not in any dictionary"
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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

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.
I saw Satantango last night, wonderful film but by the 5th hour I had to start doing pee calculus.
Pee Calculus by anorlondo October 1, 2026
Word of the Day on October 2, 2026
Literally "dirty" pronounced with a West Indian accent. Can also have a positive connotation, for example Sean Paul's album title "Dutty Rock".
"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
Word of the Day on October 1, 2026
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