A Ruben

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When understanding a lesson but later don't understand but then quickly understand in a comedic way

Friend: Oh i get it now :D

*doing homework: Huh? What!? This doesn't make sense!!!
5mins later: OH THAT! GODDAMMIT i just did a Ruben

A Ruben by Chibbyjonny November 18, 2011

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A Ruben

"A Ruben" in Australia is a slang word for having a day off work "sick day", when you're not really sick

The word "Ruben" was named after NRL Legend Ruben Wiki, a legendary rugby league player from the 90's to 2000's"
His surname "Wiki" rhymed with the word 'Sickie", which is Australian slang for sick day or day off

I'm having a Ruben tomorrow

A Ruben by robbiemei October 6, 2019

being a Ruben

being a complete; asshole, disregarding everyone's safety, taking 4 hours to do something that takes 10 minutes, not quarantining after travel to covid lock down states, not being able to complete a simple task, shopping at dollar tree for everyday meals

Tom was being a Ruben while dropping off his over time slip not returning till several hours later.

being a Ruben by John Dugan December 7, 2020

Pulling a Ruben

having a big, overt low-life get offended at the slightest word you say to him/her, only to have them shove a couch AT you.

or shove you into the couch.

sandy- "omg, fred only implied that jake get a haircut,but then that miserable duesch pushed fred into a Jerome's display window!!"

chris- "ouch, i guess he was in the mood for pulling a Ruben"

Pulling a Ruben by I'vegothebends! May 13, 2008

A Reuben Pearce

An an extremely ugly person who is short and fat. They can't play football no matter how hard they try. The most often get rejected by girls for their height.

A marling boy "stop being a Reuben Pearce!"

A Reuben Pearce by A marling boy April 13, 2020

A Roben

someone who searches for the dick, if not found becomes moody and distressed.

Oh my lord guys, my fella Stephen is not giving dick. I'm so pissed off and a Roben.

A Roben by A Roben September 21, 2016

A Rubedog

When you get absolutely HAMMERED and fuck the shit out of your sister without any protection what so ever.

Tyler: DUDE I THINK I FUCKED UP LAST NIGHT!

Tyler’s Friend: Oh no you pulled a rubedog

A Rubedog by P-McRack July 18, 2023

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.

Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020

Word of the Day on September 26, 2026

You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things.

Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."

You met me at a very Chinese time in my life by Sus Chad September 21, 2026

Word of the Day on September 25, 2026

crunchy

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

Word of the Day on September 24, 2026

Galantir

A group of people, typically women, searching through someone’s digital footprint in order to find more information about that person.

Susie wasn’t sure if her new Hinge match was a creep, so she assembled Galantir and they found out he used to post slurs on gaming forums.

Galantir by Ge-sus September 22, 2026

Word of the Day on September 23, 2026

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

Word of the Day on September 22, 2026