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The nine 

A low income slang reference to a semi-automatic pistol chambered in nine millimeter bullets capable of pricing level 2 armor. The slang originates in low-income neighborhoods or ghettos around the US in cities such as Edina, Chicago, New York, Worchester and others. It is called this because there is often violence within these neighborhoods especially gun violence with the most common weapon being the nine millimeter semi-automatic pistol.
"Calm down Jamal, don't pull out "The Nine"

"Rocko says he got a Nine"
The nine by BigBallsHentai89 December 8, 2020

The nine 

A gun chamberd in 9mm bullet
Calm down jamal don't pull out the nine
The nine by Mxzza December 20, 2020

The Nine 

Officially, 9 San Antonio Ct., home Andy LeDuc and Noah Iskandarani; Lead singer and guitar player of the rock band Letter 8. Also the performance site of many not-so-well-known live Letter 8 recordings.
Letter 8's upcoming album is being recorded at The Nine.
The Nine by Uncl Rico November 4, 2006

the nine 

to become a victim of the nine (fortnite pistol).
Wow! he is an agent of the nine!! He’s looking for victims of the 9.
the nine by GetfuckedKruezer9 August 10, 2025

the nine elemental dragons of zarnia 

Only the most superior living organisms. They are so cool, they make you want to kick your mom in the face. presently the current dragons are:
Justin Cottom
Ian Smith
Sarah Pozzi
Stephanie Keblish
Lauren Korsmoe
Michelle Quach
Chris Palmer
Joe Davis
Gavin Daly
The nine elemental dragons of Zarnia are so much cooler than you!

What in The Nine Hells?

As stated previously by Aidan Williamson:
An expression of great confusion, or bewilderment; A strong demand for answers; An emphasized version of "what is that?"
Used in the same way as "What the Hell?" is used. Variations can be used, e.g. "What in The Nine Hells is that thing?"

However, the origin is not, as he said, Forgotten Realms; it is an allusion made to Dante's Infreno, from the Divine Comedy. In the Divine Comedy, Hell is divided into nine circles, each one representing a different sin or crime.
The nine circles span from Limbo (for those who have committed no great sins, but are not admitted into Heaven because they do not believe in God), to the ninth circle where Satan himself resides (a circle reserved for people who have been treasonous against friends, family, and their nation.)
Hey, look at this!"
"WITNH" OR "What in the Nine Hells?"

*Large creature appears*
"What In The Nine Hells is that thing?" OR "WITNH?"
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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
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