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why am i alive 

Somthing people ask themself while in the shower
"Why am i alive?"
why am i alive by Herr Mr May 12, 2016

Why am I alive 

When the new kid fakes depression just so they get more friends
Me: hello I'm Jamal
New Kid: why am i alive
Me:ok be my friend
Why am I alive by aestheticjl October 21, 2019

Why am I alive? 

There is a large spectrum to why this sentence is used. But there is usually the main reason :

<-> You're upset about life. You get that weird feeling around your eyebrows, the same feeling when you're about to cry. You feel you've lost everything or you can't go on. You wake up every day wondering how you're going to get through it without breaking down.

<-> A lot of people say this but do not mean it, they are simply sad for a short period.

<-> Another reason could be, a lack of dopamine, this causes low mood and sadness. It is commonly found in drug users (or addicts of any kind) and people with depression. If you feel sad all of the time you should go to the doctors or your local GP and find out why.

This is the end of this Urban Dictionary Definition, but I would like those who've come here from sadness to remember, you are worth it. You are not useless and you are NOT stupid. I've gone through a largely rough patch myself, so yes, I know how you're feeling. Trust me, it does get better, even if it's for only a minute. You will have a time where you feel better, I promise.
There's no example needed. You know how it feels and you know how bad it can be.

If major things happen in your life, mostly for the bad and you think to yourself, "Why am I alive?" please know you're loved.
Why am I alive? by ImAGirlGeez October 8, 2019

why am i still alive

Because you matter. I totally understand if you are going through a hard time, I am too! you are not alone. other people in the world need you. it dosen't matter if you are "weird" or "out of the ordinary" you are perfect and fine just the way you are. i believe in you, and you will always have my support no matter whtat you do or who you are, you are perfect just the way you are.
also stop asking urself "why am i still alive" you'll only question it more and... well- who knows what would happen-
why am i still alive by Olive/Olli! January 25, 2023
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Soul digger

A man who dates women with the sole purpose of exploiting their time, energy, and labor while he sucks the joy and happiness from their lives.
"That guy's a soul digger. He'll expect you to work full time, but you'll be doing all the cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping, and childcare while he plays video games or watches TV."
Soul digger by anonymous November 11, 2026
Word of the Day on November 11, 2026

pod person 

A person pretending to be something they aren't, or an impostor. This is inferred because of the old alien movies where alien pods appear on earth and the "pod people" dispose of the humans and slowly reproduce the bodies, pretending to be humans.
The pod person was pretending to be my father, but I knew that he was an alien when he acted differently than my father ever would have.
pod person by Christopher M. May 9, 2005
Word of the Day on November 10, 2026
A dead drop is a location used to secretly pass items between two people, without requiring them to meet.

Spies have been known to use dead drops, using various techniques to hide the items and to signal that the drop has been made. Drug dealers use this as well.

A common place is to duct tape the item to the underside of a toilet cover in a public restroom.

A signal is sometimes used as well to indicate there is something to pickup, like a pile of stones in a certain formation. After checking the drop the signal is removed.
"The dead drop is the restroom toilet at the Gulf station at the corner of Commercial Ave. and Georges Rd."
dead drop by rubberroom July 23, 2008
Word of the Day on November 9, 2026

No Surprises Wedding

A "No Surprises Wedding," or NSW, is a wedding invitation designation that tells attendees that there can be no unplanned announcements, engagements, events or speeches at the wedding - all actions must be pre-approved by the couple. Anyone who performs an unapproved "surprise" will be asked to leave the wedding early.

This designation comes from Reddit, where so many stories of bad wedding behavior indicated a need to communicate expectations for the wedding behavior of attendees.
You are cordially invited to the nuptials of Brian and Tom on October 31 at noon.

Please note that this wedding is child-free (under 10) and a No Surprises Wedding (NSW). Reach out to wedding planner Sami Smith to request approvals or exceptions; please note that exceptions will be rare. Limited child care for under-10s will be available. All approvals will be noted and included in planning. Unapproved, or surprise exceptions, will result in guests being asked to leave.
Word of the Day on November 8, 2026
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