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Trigger mortis 

A spasm of regret, often originating in the index finger, immediately after hastily sending an email or a text message that may, on reflection, be inappropriate.
Why oh why did I accept his friend request? Now my hand is locked in a shameful rictus of trigger mortis.
Trigger mortis by Jabier March 2, 2011

Trigger Mortis 

A certain lockjaw of the thumb, resulting from playing too aggressively during button mashing video games. Most often associated with heated matches of Mario Party.
Dude, I so could have won that minigame had I not caught the trigger mortis!
Trigger Mortis by thiscouldcureit October 22, 2011

Trigger Mortise

The state after being triggered
“Wow this _____ is entering trigger mortise”
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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.
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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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