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Teacherable

Someone who is capable of teaching such as a teacher.
"Wow that teacher is pretty teacherable."
Teacherable by Cutie👑 May 29, 2017
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teachable moment

A clusterfuck.

This euphemism is employed as a last resort when no other positives could (accurately) be applied to the situation. Often used in sports.
Last week's 4th fumble was a teachable moment for our young QB.
teachable moment by brellin November 22, 2007

Teachable 

"That girl is so TEACHABLE!"
Teachable by Emily Renae April 24, 2008

teachable moment

What you say when you intend to cover for your own mistake by implying the person you wronged is also culpable but should join with you to "move past" your wrong. It allows you to avoid actually apologizing.
Once Obama read the police report and realized his comments told us more about his own views than they did the Cambridge police he concocted a media event to caste the whole ordeal as a "Teachable Moment" in order to "spread the blame".

teachable moment

Gratuitous American English expansion of "lesson".
The inability of Americans to be understood in other English-speaking countries provides us with a teachable moment.
teachable moment by bleater April 22, 2011

teacherhole 

A hole for teachers, much like a manhole, but for teachers instead.
Nice teacherhole! I really like the way your teacherhole looks in this light.
teacherhole by Teacherhole Master January 5, 2008

teachable moment

The moment you interrupt a meeting in progress to not only annoy the hosts, but to also understand what the heck they're talking about and the meaning of the acronyms being used.
Boss: "The CD's were sent out, make sure you review this with the clients."
New hire interruption: "'Teachable moment' - what is a CD?"
teachable moment by TeamBizzle September 24, 2021
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Brought-upsy 

scruples; to have manners;

May also be spelt Brought-upsie

WestIndian/Caribbean in orient - Barbados, WHUT.
Example 1: Child, you ain't got no brought-upsy?

Translation: My Child, have you not any manners?



Example 2: What, you ain't got no brought-upsy?

Translation: I can't believe you're doing that. Were you not taught any manners as a child?
Brought-upsy by B-Town Gilly April 20, 2005
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I had to kitbash my Luke Skywalker figure with my Darth Vader figure because Luke was missing a hand.
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Satellite baddies

Attractive women who are far from your location.
There are no hot girls in the area, theres only satellite baddies.
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Omg, the ramifications!”
-“You forgot about the rammys, bro.”
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Failure Shower 

When you fail at something in life (eg. failing an exam or not getting a job), go home and spend an hour just standing in the shower, propping yourself up against the wall with your eyes on your feet.
Caleb knew the only thing to do after he didnt get prefect was take a failure shower.
Failure Shower by Vikingnz October 27, 2009
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Acronym for Non-Athletic Regular Person. Your schools lacrosse team probably shouts it at you while you walk by.
Lookie at these bunch of narps, NARP NARP NARP
NARP by Douchebag McKenzy March 31, 2010
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