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Backronym 

A backronym is an acronym constructed retrospectively to fit a word. The term was probably first used by Alan Chapman a business consultant based in Leicester England.
When used as an acronym good is actually a backronym.
Backronym by AKACroatalin April 18, 2015

Jellyfish Backbone 

Jellyfish backbone is a person who says one thing but does the opposite and blames others.
My boss has a Jellyfish backbone.
She speaks of standards and holding employees accountable for results. But, every time she has the chance to prove her statement she makes excuses and does nothing.
When used referencing video games, a backlog is used to describe the pile of unplayed and/or unfinished games that a person owns.

It is another term for "stack of shame."
Due to my never ending love for Skyrim, many of the games in my backlog remain untouched.
backlog by Zephyius October 31, 2012

backbone of bts 

Kim Namjoon aka RM is the backbone of group BTS. BTS started with him and wouldn't even exist without him. He is their backbone.
Kim Namjoon is reason why BTS exists, he is the backbone of BTS.
backbone of bts by rmsng May 14, 2021

backland 

The best freestyle MC ever to step onto a stage. From Baltimore, he was inducted into the 106 and Park Freestyle Friday Hall of Fame after raping the shit out of all challengers. He might be really obese, but he's more phat than fat.
Backland says:

1. "She mad ugly but a star in the bed, brush my teeth with my meat, then gargle my kids"
2. "You can't see me, homey you sound wack you should put some food in YOUR mouth and try to sound phat"
3. "Homey i would smack you but you're soft and i can't, plus it's hard to get the smell of oochie off of my hands"

The list goes on...
backland by Backland's Back December 31, 2005

Backbone 

Individuals who make a substantial contribution to a team/event/organisation. Without them the whole thing would fall apart.
Jay Robinson is the Backbone of 4Marketing
Perry Padina is the Backbone of FCC Paragon
Backbone by The R Rated Superstar December 19, 2013
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NYC people who migrate north to Quahog, RI to see the leaves in the fall.
New York and everyone from there can fornicate themselves with an iron stick.
leafers by ss++ February 8, 2005
Word of the Day on September 27, 2026

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."
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
Word of the Day on September 24, 2026
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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