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netflix adaptation 

The #1 way to ruin an anime
Did you see the netflix adaptation of Death Note? It sucks!
netflix adaptation by Puffygator November 13, 2020

adaptation 

modification of an organism or its parts that makes it more fit for existence under the conditions of its environment
adaptation:
Some examples are: hollow bones and feathers of birds that enable them to fly, or the cryptic coloration that allows many organisms to hide from their predators.
adaptation by twiztiddezirez September 26, 2005

Adaptationer 

A savage fifth grade boy picking up chicks
That kid is such as adaptationer, he’s had 19 girlfriends already.

adaptation generation

current generation of 30 and 40 something's who embrace ideals of past generations(boomers) and current gen Y & Z'ers to combine all generations in beliefs and technological resources. Adaptors believe in hard work, honesty, joy. Adaptors have full technological understanding in using the internet, computers, smart devices etc. Adaptors are the best generation
Adaptation Generation -ers would be tending to chores around the house, while their MP3 player blasts The Beatles music, as they quickly grab their tablet to check out that recipe they are going to make for dinner. During which they responding to a work email- finishing business and wishing the boss a nice weekend off.
adaptation generation by aimz10 September 13, 2013

Adaptation bias

When a person has biased feelings (often negative) of a adaption since they have seen the source material first and notice that the change is much clearer to them. Often times one feels this way after giving said adaptation a chance.
Person 1: With the Watchmen movie, I didn't really like it; there were many changes that weren't needed."

Person 2: Looks like you have adaptation bias, don't worry; I'm the same way with the Percy Jackson movies
Adaptation bias by Hamster007 July 20, 2014

tokyo ghoul anime adaptation syndrome

When the first season (or first half) is a solid show but the 2nd season/2nd half comes in and throws every good aspect of it out the window (besides the music).
Hey dude, don't watch Guilty Crown, it suffers from tokyo ghoul anime adaptation syndrome.
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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
Word of the Day on October 12, 2026

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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