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A derogatory term used to insult gays, lesbians and/or women. The term derives from Washington University in St. Louis awarding an honorary degree to recognize Phylis Schlafy's accomplishments. Schlafy protests against gay rights, feminism, and claims that it is impossible for a husand to abuse or rape his wife.
Joe: Hey, honey, why don't you come to my place tonight
Girl: Get away from me, creep.
Joe: WASH U.! *@%%@%
Wash U. by George M. Jenkins May 25, 2008
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Wash U Goggles

Something you put on figuratively when you go to Washington University in St. Louis. The goggles change the apparent attractiveness of the women based on a relative scale. So the ugly girls suddenly look attractive.
When Michael arrived at Wash U he couldn't function without his Wash U Goggles.
Wash U Goggles by Sir BB June 5, 2011

Wash. U. 

How the locals refer to Washington University in St. Louis, the #11 national research university in the country in the opinion of US News and World Report.
Man, we were smokin' it up down on the South 40 at Wash. U. last night.
Wash. U. by KB Ryan December 24, 2004

Wash. U. 

a smart ass school in forest park
the debates are at wash u
Wash. U. by turd fergeson December 26, 2004

Wash. U. 

An amazing school, with really friendly, bright students, plus profs. who are at the top of their fields. GO BEARS!!!!!!!!
-Katie is smart and social, so she chose to go to Wash U.
Wash. U. by wustl fien May 3, 2005

Wash. U. 

An unintelligent school whose weeney bear mascot is ripped up in pre-game rituals at rival schools.
Dude did you see what that guy did?
Yea, he totally pulled a Wash. U.
Wash. U. by Non-Applicable March 1, 2008
(noun) A person who has been spat out of a city, a career, an endeavor, (or anything of the like, usually of a status that is generally perceived as "higher") and is back down to the level of normal people. Originates from the concept of an ocean's waves "washing up" the junk (i.e., seaweed, starfish, beachwood, plastic, debris, dead fish, etc.) onto the shore after having been spat out of the ocean.
After pursuing acting in Los Angeles with mediocre success, he came back home to Kansas, where the folks thought of him as somewhat of a celebrity, but deep down, he knew he was just an LA wash-up.

She lost the congressional race, was booted from her incumbent seat, and had to pack her bags and go back to being a regular old civilian. She tried her best to not make a big presence or be seen much in her hometown, lest her community members recognize her as the political wash-up that she now is.
wash-up by Siren2277 May 12, 2021
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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.
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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
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murderhobo 

In a tabletop game, a murderhobo is a player who murders NPCs indiscriminately. This is normally derogatory, referring to a player who totally ignores quests, dialog, backstory, trade, world building etc.

The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.
DM: The sad little orphan girl tugs at Steve's trenchcoat to get his attention, and ask for help saving her pet dog from...
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
murderhobo by Loup&S September 9, 2021
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A whale is typically identified at first by a whale hunter on the sales team, but often requires cross-discipline participation in order to close; this includes assistance from operations, engineering, creative, client success, and business development teams.
"Shit...the sales director chewed me out on the sales call this morning. He's totally pissed that I have nothing in my pipeline. I've been focused on this one whale for so long that I haven't had time to prospect for normal-sized deals."
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