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troubled 

Vague, insulting threat that implies you have a delusional disorder or family problems, and therefore when you tell someone that the priest sexually molested you, you will not be believed.
"I 'm worried about that kidJoey - seems to me the boy's troubled. Perhaps he is being abused by his parents. I kinda like that little fella and have been counseling him in the confessional."
troubled by Gwyneth Timlin May 28, 2017

Troubled Joe 

Defining someone who appears to be somewhat depressed and yet keeps a constant game face on. Usually a hobo or a lush.
Someone described as Troubled Joe, is, well, troubled. Also compare 'Average Joe'.
I woke up today and felt like the Ghost of Troubled Joe...I think I'll quit my job.
Troubled Joe by Troubled Joe November 2, 2006

Troubled Hubble 

A wonderful band whom I adore. And you should, too. What are you waiting for? Go. Now. Listen. Be amazed. You'll like them. I promise. Yes, they rule.
Troubled Hubble is only one of the coolest bands alive.
Troubled Hubble by soniahazard April 28, 2004

troubled yute 

British slang for A kid between the ages of 11-14 who smokes and drinks and stays out late thinking they’re cool and not acting their age. Also they’re most likely annoyingly loud and often mouthy and steal from their parents
11 at night Load of year 12s : *sitting down on a bench*

Troubled yutes: oiiiii!!!
Year 12s: shut up go to bed do you want me to come and tuck you in?

Troubled yutes:*tries to flex cigs they pikied from their parent
Year 12s: Jesus Christ the amount of troubled yutes these days
troubled yute by Edgelord🦋 August 31, 2019

emotionally troubled 

Someone that gives off vibes that they have no self esteem or self confidence and usually were abused and neglected during their childhood. Then as adults they have a difficult time in their day to day life. Their spirit is usually broken and subservient. Someone that is emotionally troubled can easily be taken advantage of by unscrupulous individuals.
I think Jane is emotionally troubled, she reminds me of a puppy that has been kicked too many times and is lost in a crowd of people.

particularly troubled personality 

A whack job nutcase who goes on a murderous rampage for any number of reasons, including but not limited to mental instability, political/ideological disputes, delusional government conspiracy theories, or personal socio-economic woes.

As defined by Pima County, AZ Sheriff Clarence Dupnik on msnbc.
That fuckin' whack-job Jared Loughner who shot AZ Congresswoman Gabby Giffords and 18 others is a prime example of a particularly troubled personality.
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Slop Grenade

When someone uses AI to generate a large document, slide deck, or piece of code/software and tosses it over the fence for you to deal with.
Chad: Hey Brent I sent you the new backend API change to review, it’s only 100 files changed.

Brent: he just tossed me a slop grenade
Slop Grenade by Joe Squid September 28, 2026
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Short-hand for the word floccinaucinihilipilification, meaning the estimation of something as valueless (encountered mainly as an example of one of the longest words in the English language).
After we broke up, he was floxi to me.
floxi by Dr. Geek May 13, 2009
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NYC people who migrate north to Quahog, RI to see the leaves in the fall.
New York and everyone from there can fornicate themselves with an iron stick.
leafers by ss++ February 8, 2005
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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."
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