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Third world problems 

The term is used ironically to describe a trivial problem which doesn't even compare to an actual Third world problem.

Only people who understand irony would get this.
Julia "My hair dryer has hair broken"

Robert replies "Oh well, third world problems"
Third world problems by Gracie37 August 12, 2017

third world problems 

When someone doesn't know how to properly use "First World Problems" and accidentally uses "Third" instead. Sometimes, someone named Chad is known to use the term incorrectly - then argue about it indefinitely.
"Your <insert first world problem here> is a thing? Third world problems"
third world problems by StephCoast September 12, 2013
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fauxstalgia 

Faux nostalgia. Faking old things in an attempt to recapture the feeling of times gone past, especially of technology that has passed.
Hipstamatic pictures, just like the vinyl-static added to digital recordings, is prime fauxstalgia
fauxstalgia by scotte61 December 16, 2010
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pajama casual 

Pajama casual is a term used when working from home and preparing for a video conference. All business above the waist and your pajama pants down below.
We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.
pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020
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funflation 

The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets.
funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
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Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
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