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trivial pursuit 

The long ass game that nobody knows the answers to, yet everyone plays during the holidays.
"Well, that was quite the delicious Thanksgiving dinner. Anyone up for some Trivial Pursuit?"

{akward silence while guests pretend not to be pissed}

...

{7 hours of lost life ensues}

Trivial Pursuit 

"Do you want to come over and, uh, play Trivial Pursuit?"
Trivial Pursuit by elizabeth May 5, 2004
Word of the Day on January 11, 2012

trivial pursuit 

Originally a game, but now describes a lifestyle of frivolous attempts to accomplish or attain. In most cases not a conscience act by the participant. Most Americans practice this in one way, shape or form.
My whole life was a trivial pursuit until I found out how to think for myself.
trivial pursuit by mar'scorpio February 4, 2010

twivial pursuit

noun. A play on words on the game title, "Trivial Pursuit", once a popular board game. An act of tweeting trivia questions or "Twivia" on Twitter to encourage multiple responses from followers. The ultimate goal of the pursuit is to have the answer become a trending topic on Twitter.
My twivial pursuit today is to get #haveyouever to be a trending topic on Twitter.
twivial pursuit by Youknowyadayada September 29, 2009
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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."
Word of the Day on September 25, 2026
Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.

Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.

Modified derivative of granola.
"I need more crunchy guys in my life. I'm so tired of dating preppy metrosexual assholes."

"I'm heading out to the crunchy store to pick up some fair trade chocolate and tea tree oil, do you need anything?"
crunchy by EBC July 11, 2007
Word of the Day on September 24, 2026
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