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tarze
(noun, adjective, interjection)
Definition:
A state of sudden, electric surprise so intense it makes you jolt — or an exclamation you blurt out when something shocks you in the best (or worst) way.
Example 1 (noun):
When the fire alarm went off during the test, the whole class froze in total tarze.
Example 2 (adjective):
She was completely tarze when her crush walked in.
Example 3 (interjection):
“Tarze!” he shouted after seeing his exam score.
Origin:
Coined in 2025 when it appeared as part of a randomly generated Google password suggestion. Adopted for its sharp, futuristic sound — now a modern word for the shock that makes your heart skip.
Synonyms: shock, astonishment, disbelief, jaw-drop moment
Related forms:
tarzed (adj.) – startled or amazed

tarzeful (adj.) – filled with stunned silence or amazement
She was in complete and utter tarze.
Tarze by T4RZE November 9, 2025
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Someone who is loud, obnoxious and confrontational; especially a woman.

Irish slang. Especially in Dublin.
-Have you asked Fiona to stop stealing your lunch?
-Not yet. I'm a little afraid of her. She's an awful targer.
Targer by MasterJackeen January 25, 2014
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I saw the Rockies beat the Padres last night, and man I haven't seen such a vast array of dick targets since my last visit to the Castro district.
dick target by gnard the gnome October 17, 2007

Yuri Tarded

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Sam:"Say hi to Yuri for me"
Billy:"Who is Yuri?"
Sam:"Yuri Tarded"
Billy:*dies*
Sam: Proceeds to default dance
Yuri Tarded by OldTR October 24, 2019
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Pimty Tare 

Accidental anagram of 'Party Time' by an assembly worker at B&M when making bunting. Coined by 'Club Solo', a club-night founded during the famous Covid Lock-down.
'It's the weekend and it's Pimty Tare!'
Pimty Tare by Siren72 July 18, 2020
When you shop at Target wearing 69 layers of high-end clothing, and think it's cool.
Britney: hey do you like my Gucci outfit? I'm going to Target today.
Lisa: I'm guessing you're going to targé too.