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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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Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
Throat Sweats by TacoFings420 April 23, 2024
Word of the Day on October 11, 2026
Being ignored by someone when making a statement or asking a question. Also known as blanked and turfed.
Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
aired by Pietro February 9, 2005
Word of the Day on October 10, 2026

piddlefart

Instead of doing my homework, I decided to piddlefart around for two hours.
piddlefart by Rene April 25, 2005
Word of the Day on October 9, 2026
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
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