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writhing bitch 

A bitch of a particularly manipulative, destructive or malicious nature, usually with intent.
My sister is such a writhing bitch
writhing bitch by Dark Pariah July 13, 2016

writings on the wall 

When something becomes made clear, usually something bad. Signifys specifically figuring something out by reading between the lines of the situation. A realization that - once made - would be foolish to ignore.
After that last financial meeting I can twll that the writings on the wall that they were going bankrupt. So I chose to find a new job as soon as I could.
writings on the wall by AKJDT October 25, 2015

The r/writing subreddit Principle 

The r/writing subreddit Principle states that if your question starts with the words "Is it ok" or something similar to that then the answer is invariably yes.
"Hello, r/writing. Can I use a particular gimmick or a plot device that has been used before but because I don't actually read books or do any research I just assume it to be a highly original idea?"

"According to the r/writing subreddit Principle, the answer is always yes. You can write whatever you want."

"But is it ok if, like, my main character dies in the end? I'm afraid the average reader will be put off by my creative genius."

"Yes! Stop asking other people for validation! Grow a backbone and write what you want!"

High-writing 

Unlike WUI high-writing refers to writing while under the influence of marijuana, specifically
AKA fly-writing
High-writer: Hey, I was high-writing all night yesterday.
Friend: No way, you HAVE to share it with me
High-writer: It's gonna blow you away
High-writing by TheRyad March 18, 2011

writing dirty 

Committing the act of plagiarism, stealing another's work and passing it off as one's own.
"Dude, did you hear about Zach? He got suspended for writing dirty on his philosophy midterm."
writing dirty by OhDarrell March 29, 2008

writing 1408 

tripping on acid; having really strong hallucinations. pronounced fourteen-oh-eight.
Dude...i was totally writing 1408 last night...
writing 1408 by crazyknowscrazy October 18, 2010
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funflation 

The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets.
funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
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A US deep south term for an alligator. Usually used in the Cajun dialect.
Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
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Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
Throat Sweats by TacoFings420 April 23, 2024
Word of the Day on October 11, 2026
Being ignored by someone when making a statement or asking a question. Also known as blanked and turfed.
Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
aired by Pietro February 9, 2005
Word of the Day on October 10, 2026

piddlefart

verb. To waste time doing nothing.
Instead of doing my homework, I decided to piddlefart around for two hours.
piddlefart by Rene April 25, 2005
Word of the Day on October 9, 2026
anyone who succeeds in disgracing/over indulging themselves in the throws of clubland
28 hours and 4 clubs later, gurning for england but still refusing to go home - a total wrongun!!
wrongun by bevvers March 21, 2007
Word of the Day on October 8, 2026
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