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applying the handbrake 

A slang term of British origin meaning to masturbate. Usually used as a comedic alternative to "Beat your meat" or any variation of that slang.
Friend: Hey, what are you doing in there?!
You: Uh, just applying the handbrake, if you know what I mean.
Friend: Disgusting, dude.

applying himself 

To work hard, and own up to one's self-mistakes. Basically, changing their lazy actions and start working themselves.
Ethan forgot his homework again!? He needs to start applying himself and now!

Applying lipstick 

I can't talk right now, I'm applying lipstick

Rebound Applying 

The act of furiously applying for multiple jobs after receiving a rejection email for a job and investing all angst into something appearingly productive.
Phil: Where's Phil?
Steve: He's been rebound applying since he got one of those automated rejection emails from Chase.
Phil: How bad is it?
Steve: Well... He started his journey at Bank of America and now he's at Taco Bell.
Phil: Shit, thats pretty bad.

applying lipstick 

when someone prostitutes themselves in a school bathroom during their lunch period.
so how was applying lipstick?

applying 

"What are you applying" Phrase used by people who are trying to find out what someone else is trying to say
"what are you applying fool?"
applying by Andy Smith November 8, 2003
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A seemingly endless debate with a idiot
I don't know man im not ready for yap trap stupidity today which always tries to suck you into it
Yap Trap by WolfieSnack November 4, 2026
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Blexas has been cited as possible in the upcoming decades, but only if Democrats continue to win the Hispanic vote in bigger margins.
Democrat 1: What is your prediction for the 2024 presidential election?
Democrat 2: Well uh, Blexas!
Democrat 1: You've been saying that since 2008 though.
Blexas by Tritonist June 14, 2021
Word of the Day on November 4, 2026

briefcake 

"Did you check out the briefcake in courtroom C?"
briefcake by Ben Frey April 6, 2006
Word of the Day on November 3, 2026
Brought to public attention by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein in the book on the fall of Richard Nixon, All The President’s Men, ratfucker was Nixon’s term for a political operative who sows chaos among opponents; an agent provocateur. It is thought to have originated among campus political rivalries at USC, and seems to have some usage in the US military.
Along with Nixon’s other ratfuckers, Roger Stone caused fights at otherwise peaceful Democratic Party protests to generate a false narrative that the Democrats were violent and dangerous.
Ratfucker by Ricky Ramjet November 2, 2017
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countrypolitan 

Term used to describe someone who is a mix of both rural (country) and urban (metropolitan) lifestyles/upbringings. He/she is typically equally comfortable in both settings and is able to seamlessly slip back and forth between the two, appreciating the characteristics of each.
That ol' gal of mine drives the 12 lane freeway during the week and a John Deere on the weekends. She likes opra and the Grand Ol' Opry. I love them countrypolitan women.
countrypolitan by MOChick November 7, 2006
Word of the Day on November 1, 2026

Witch Bath 

A bath consisting of a variety of slats, oils, soaps or any other added ingredients such as fruits, milks, herbs or any other spices for health or beautifying benifits.
She brought home alot of stuff and took it to the bathroom. She must be taking a witch bath.
Witch Bath by carnieboy30 October 26, 2020
Word of the Day on October 31, 2026
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