Tui Yes

Very similar to the 'California no' where a person you have been dating suddenly stops replying to text messages or phone calls - giving you the indication that they are no longer keen on pursuing the relationship. The difference is with the 'Tui Yes' that person will, after eight to twelve months, get back in touch with you - and say they are in love with you. Over that whole time, the person ignoring you has been thinking about you and wanting to reply - but doesn't. It is still an unexplained mystery of humankind why not. The name originates from New Zealand, and also has Tongan roots.

"I met this cool chick and we've been hanging out. I think she's really cool. Suddenly she stopped texting and stuff. I think she has given me the California no."
"Nah bro, that's the Tui Yes. Just wait eight months and she'll be all over you."

Tui Yes by Grey Lynn Superstar October 23, 2013

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liquid lunch

A lunchbreak comprised entirely of alcoholic beverages, and no food.

"With all the lay-offs that morning, it was rough. I hit the bar around the corner for a liquid lunch mid-day."

liquid lunch by Alexandra July 27, 2004

Word of the Day on June 21, 2026

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dunzo

Dunzo, a slang word for done/finshed. Made famous by the Laguna Beach cast.

This car is so dunzo. (Kristin's car breaks down.)

dunzo by Joey Pellet December 8, 2004

Word of the Day on June 20, 2026

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ankle biter

Someone or something that bites your ankles.
To a postman, an ankle biter is often known as a dog.
To an adult, an ankle biter may be a toddler.
To hikers, an ankle biter is sometimes a tick.
And so on.

"Dang ankle biter took off my whole leg!!"

ankle biter by the sane maniac February 2, 2004

Word of the Day on June 19, 2026

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Male Pattern Blindness

When a man will search for hours to find something that is laying out in the open on a table. Items are often easily found by a women.

Man: "I have been searching for hours for keys."
Woman: "You mean the ones sitting there on the coffee table?"
Man: "Where?"
Woman: "Right there in the middle of that table."
Man: "oh, must have been Male Pattern Blindness"

Male Pattern Blindness by diablo581 February 10, 2008

Word of the Day on June 18, 2026

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Pretty Privilege

A person who has more opportunities, and becomes more successful in life because of how attractive they are.

"Pretty privilege isn't a thing." "Yes it is have you seen GeorgeNotFound"

"GeorgeNotFound has so much pretty privilege its not fair!!!"

Pretty Privilege by justagirljustme March 12, 2021

Word of the Day on June 17, 2026

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priors

Prior convictions

Jenny got in more trouble after being arrested because she had priors.

priors by Jermaine Young. October 14, 2008

Word of the Day on June 16, 2026

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