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whippersnapper

A term generally used by old persons, to insult the younger generation.
whippersnapper by Michael January 31, 2005

WipperSnapper 

Usually elders will use the saying WipperSnapper. It’s something u call someone when they are being unpleasant,rude, or disrespectful.
Teenagers: *raps toilet paper all around a grandpas yard and house*

Grandpa: GET BACK HERE YA LIL WIPPERSNAPPERS!

whippersnapper

An archaic term used by elderly people to refer to younger, less experienced people. (Often used in a light hearted manner)
Dang it billy you little whippersnapper, get off my lawn!
whippersnapper by Drika ~ August 29, 2019

wippersnapper 

someone that is naive to the world because of their youth
all you dummies are a bunch of wippersnappers! get a job!
wippersnapper by another old man August 14, 2008

Whippersnapper

A disrespectful and rude child. Used by older people to refer to much younger.
The whippersnapper ran right by me and almost knocked me over.
Whippersnapper by Scottmana December 26, 2007

Whippersnapper

General derogatory term used by old people to refer to children as way too carefree and chaotic compared to their own childhood. The name comes from the famous painting 'Snap the Whip', depicting children running through a grassy field.
"Back in my day, kids got the newspaper themselves, now they're all just mean and rude, like you, ya' whippersnapper!"

"Apperantly, his grandfather just called him a 'whippersnapper'. What an mean old hobo."
Whippersnapper by Zelmisburg August 24, 2011
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trucker's tan 

A sunburn or suntan focused on the left arm. It is caused by the left side of the body being the only half that gets exposed to sunlight while driving. Presumably, it would be located on the right side of the body in countries where they drive on the left side of the road.
I had a trucker's tan after driving for 10 straight hours on a sunny day.
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Every time I walk into the toy aisle, I catch myself kidulting over the latest action figures and LEGO sets!
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British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”

Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
According to the boffins downstairs, the murderer used a serrated blade.
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Pee Calculus

When you have to pee in a movie but don’t want to miss anything, and must do the following mental equation: will the amount I have to pee cause enough discomfort to diminish my attention capacity for the remainder of the movie to an extent which is greater than the amount of the movie I would miss by making a mad dash to the restroom.
I saw Satantango last night, wonderful film but by the 5th hour I had to start doing pee calculus.
Pee Calculus by anorlondo October 1, 2026
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Literally "dirty" pronounced with a West Indian accent. Can also have a positive connotation, for example Sean Paul's album title "Dutty Rock".
"The girl is pretty but she corrupt and dutty!"

or, in a positive usage:

"Booya! That freestyle was dutty!"
Dutty by J Hall April 3, 2003
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korean word for madam, older woman
Ajumma wait a moment
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