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To Fish for a Compliment 

When you are mentioning something you did, something you are wearing, etc. to make someone else give you a compliment for it.
The following are examples of "To Fish for a Compliment":

Her: Oh, I'm so tired of baking. These cinnamon rolls took me all day to make.
Him: And they sure do taste wonderful!
Her: I guess I fished for that compliment.

One girl to her friend: I was so lucky to get this sweater on sale last Thursday.
The friend: It looks great on you!

Husband: Man, I'm tired of changing tires on all our cars.
Wife: Thank you so much for doing it. I really appreciate it.
Related Words
A hybrid animal with a fish upper body and human legs; A reverse mermaid.
Who would you rather date: a topfish or a mermaid?
Topfish by Event Horizon Team November 22, 2011
Usually small and black, has a nice ass and massive boobs, people would say she was a classic wifey material. Would do anything for the ones she loves. She is just all round beautiful and carries a good spirit get on her bad side she will mess you up.
Wow, you have a tonisha your so lucky!!
Tonisha by Confusedteen October 26, 2016

tonishia 

Beautiful, pure, honest loving woman.

Very hardworking and goal driven individual. Strong black Queen!
I admire Tonishia; she is my role model.
tonishia by Tuh-knee-she-uh November 21, 2021
A form of sushi made for the vegetarian, by replacing the raw fish with tofu.
Person #1- I thought you were vegetarian, why are you eating sushi?

Person #2- don't worry it's just tofushi
Tofushi by Carson Burger December 1, 2009

tonishai 

Cute , mean , jovial , sexy , nice , loyal , fun , crazy , humble
You are such a Tonishai
tonishai by Tonishai July 5, 2017
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A US deep south term for an alligator. Usually used in the Cajun dialect.
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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Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
Throat Sweats by TacoFings420 April 23, 2024
Word of the Day on October 11, 2026
Being ignored by someone when making a statement or asking a question. Also known as blanked and turfed.
Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
aired by Pietro February 9, 2005
Word of the Day on October 10, 2026

piddlefart

Instead of doing my homework, I decided to piddlefart around for two hours.
piddlefart by Rene April 25, 2005
Word of the Day on October 9, 2026
anyone who succeeds in disgracing/over indulging themselves in the throws of clubland
28 hours and 4 clubs later, gurning for england but still refusing to go home - a total wrongun!!
wrongun by bevvers March 21, 2007
Word of the Day on October 8, 2026

square grouper

Nickname given to bales of marijuana thrown overboard or out of airplanes. Origin is reportedly from members of the US Coast Guard in the area of Southern Florida.
"Base we've got some square groupers floating outside of Miami harbor."
square grouper by slipsheet November 6, 2004
Word of the Day on October 7, 2026
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