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Trough times

Pronounced 'troff', this word is the exact opposite of 'peak times', its antithesis. Used when something bad has happened, or when you are at one of life's lowest points. Used only by upper class, well-educated people, as 'trough' actually refers to the lowest point on a wave, such as a radio wave, and 'peak' refers to the highest point. The difference between the peak and trough gives you the amplitude. But this is not a physics lesson. Can also be used sarcastically when someone is talking about something that happened to them which could be considered trivial or pathetic.
Jamie: Oh God i just stabbed myself with a glass rod, have to go to hospital.

Miguel: Trough times Jamie, trough times.

Will: Yesterday I was doing this massive essay and I was working on it for hours, when suddenly my door flew open and my brother ran in pretending to be my mum! He looked like a downie!

Miguel: Cool story bro

Jamie: Trough times.
by slothbrainz September 16, 2011
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Tough Times

Often refering to the micro environment (but with acknowledgement of the macro) this term offers an explanation of a difficulty encountered by an individual.
Calvin: I didnt get a bonus this year. Bullshit!

James: Tough Times.
by BoredAccountant July 6, 2010
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tough times

When somebody wants something, and they don't get what they want.
Jennifer: Aw, man. I don't got any pencils.
Peter: Tough Times
by Peter Mastrodonato December 29, 2007
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Tougher than tough times

Naturally tough and strong in times of adversity and hardship.
Reference to Mos Def's song: "Workers' Comp."
"Tell them tough guys we tougher than tough times..."
-Mos Def
by K-ROOT October 4, 2010
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Times are tough

A quote from a mentally deranged man from 8 bit theater
Fighter: Good morning!
Tat Dude: Times are tough.
Fighter: How are you?
Tat Dude: Times are tough.
Fighter: Wanna swordfight?
Tat Dude: Times are tough.
Fighter: Are you mentally deranged?
Tat Dude: Times are tough.
Fighter: ...
by Times are tough. July 17, 2004
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Times are tough

When someone has no or very little money
Also known as ‘tough times
Common phase used by persons called Leroy or most with no money
P1: Hey, do you want to go out tonight?
P2:Sorry I can’t.
P1: Why?
P2: Times are tough round.
by Kay34 September 14, 2019
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Journey through time

The act of performing a roman helmet followed by an abe lincoln
After a night of drinking I took a journey through time with my girl.
by UrbanFee February 2, 2017
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