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that dog 

Look at that dog!
that dog by NibblyWibbly April 12, 2019

that dog don't hunt 

An obviously faulty endeavor; also as ~ /won't hunt/, predictive of failure.
No go, non-starter
As he faced the blank stares of the members following his proposal, someone whispered offcamera, "Well. That dog don't hunt."
that dog don't hunt by edgemoto March 28, 2004

that dog just isn't gonna hunt 

A Southern slang. Basically the same as saying "That isn't going to work," or "That's not going to fly."
Roy was all set to go into town, when his truck broke down. "That dog just isn't gonna hunt!" he exclaimed!

that dog don't hunt 

pseudo-country-bumpkin wisdom uttered in response to news item or rumor designed to scandalize a political opponent.

The idea is that the rumor is either very easily refuted or is unimportant to the public, and thus is as worthless as a dog who won't hunt.
Bush is trying to spread rumors about Kerry's Vietnam record but that dog won't hunt.
that dog don't hunt by cnorton March 31, 2004

that dog is barking 

1. your stock is a loser and needs to be sold.

2. that unattractive woman is talking too much.

3. in a football wager, an underdog team is an attractive bet due to the overly favorable pointspread.
1. "Dude that dog is barking. Get out while you still have something left."

2. Dude that dog is barking. Tell that bitch to shut up."

3. "Eagles getting six? That dog is barking at me bro."
that dog is barking by Joe Bone March 11, 2005

that dog don't hunt 

1. a way of saying a particular man is a homosexual, wimp or sissy. used by the Bush administration in the campaign against Kerry by using a picture of a fox hound wearing a tutu with the caption "that dog don't hunt," referring to the eventual state of the nation if Kerry had won.

2. a way of saying you or someone else is not interested in a particular activity.
Joe: <to Rick> I heard you were going to go rock climbing with Jim tomorrow.

Rick: uh uh, that dog don't hunt.
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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
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After we broke up, he was floxi to me.
floxi by Dr. Geek May 13, 2009
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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

You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things.
Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."
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