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anomalous 

something that is unique and goes against the "norm"
The anomalous girl wears combat boots and has a pink mohawk
anomalous by NICOLE STUTZ February 15, 2008

Anomalous Activities

Another game made by archeximus, you basically hunt down a barely visible ghost with the equipment you have and stuff. Its inspired by "Hidden: Source".
Hey dude have you heard of anomalous activities?
Yea i did! Its amazing man!

anomalous 

basically this universe's way to describe an SCP.
That anomalous thing could be an SCP
anomalous by yardardar September 3, 2021

anomalously

Deviating from the normal or common order, form, or rule.
She spanked her anomalous dog until he cried in anguish.
anomalously by Poopy Shoes May 14, 2004

The Department of Anomalous Phenomena 

DAP (Department of Anomalous Phenomena)

A covert organization supposedly dedicated to investigating and documenting unexplained and anomalous phenomena, including extraterrestrial life, advanced technologies, and mysterious organisms. The DAP is rumored to be transitioning to a public-facing role, aiming to share findings and collaborate with governments worldwide. Think of it as a mix between scientific research and X-Files-level investigations.
Person 1: "What’s the DAP?"
Person 2: "It’s the Department of Anomalous Phenomena. They look into aliens, weird tech, and all kinds of unexplained stuff."
Person 1: "Oh, so like the SCP Foundation?"
Person 2: "Sort of, but DAP claims to be real."

Anomalotrematopathicus 

A term used to describe conditions or phenomena that are exceptionally freaky, unusual, and deviate significantly from the norm, often baffling conventional understanding or explanation.
Rowan's anomalotrematopathicus behaviour at the function left everyone feeling freaked.
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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.
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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."
Word of the Day on September 25, 2026
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
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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
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