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a Desmond 

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Lower second-class honours degree in the UK
This is the second division of second-class degrees and is abbreviated as "2:2" or "II.ii" (pronounced two-two).

In rhyming slang a lower second-class honours degree is known as a "Desmond", after Desmond Tutu.
"I missed out on a 2-1, I got a Desmond"
a Desmond by GMC1963 January 25, 2016
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a Desmond 

A slang term in football (actual football not the weird American type with helmets) for a 2-2 draw. Inspired by the famous African cleric Desmond Tutu.
John: I'm going for a 3-0 win to United today mate.
Adam: Nah bro, I'm betting it's gonna be a Desmond.
John: A Desmond?
Adam: Yeah, dumbass a Desmond. Get it? Two-Two?
John: OH! Very witty.
Adam: I know, I try.
a Desmond by sykesie December 14, 2013
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Pull a Desmond 

To do something awesome then immeadiately, somehow, fuck it up.
"HOLY SHIT THAT GUY JUST JUMPED LIKE 30 FEET THATS A NEW RECORD"
"But he fell back after he landed..."
"Ah shit. How could he Pull a Desmond?!?"
Pull a Desmond by 69 guy May 9, 2009

a "dezmond" 

a man who goes to jail and gets rapped by a man named Bubba
You left a man and came back a "dezmond".
a "dezmond" by aiardo May 15, 2006

Walky-Talky 

A derogatory term for able bodied people or people that can walk. This definition was coined by disabled influencer Valerie Weber
Person in wheelchair: “look at that walky-talky over there.”

Friend in wheelchair: *looking at person who is walking* “yeah haha
Walky-Talky by odd muffin October 5, 2021
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Scrapnel 

(N) :
All pieces left over after an art project or home improvement.
"After we made the decorations for the party, there was 'scrapnel' all over the floor"
Scrapnel by IceSniper February 22, 2025
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A hardo is a person who tries extremely hard at everything. Most times a hardo will try very hard at things that do not require excessive effort. For example, sports practices, gym class, etc.
Wow did you see Jack at practice today? What a hardo!
Hardo by Thuhkilluh September 4, 2014
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