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That’s a bad jawn 

Philly slang describing a less than desirable situation.
Coworker: “My relief called out, I have to stay until they can find someone to cover for me. I could end up staying for another entire shift!”

Me: “Damn, bro! Forreal? That’s a bad jawn.”
That’s a bad jawn by RLewis52 March 29, 2019

Bad Jawn 

An unfortunate situation or something embarrassing. Originated in Philadelphia
She smoked wet out of a straw? Damn that's a bad jawn

They shot up the Masjid during Ramadan? Bad jawn
Bad Jawn by From Da P May 29, 2019

Bad Jawn 

A female who is very good looking and has an aura of confidence
Keith: " Ayo, have you seen Keke's Mom?

Rell: " Bruh!! She's fine, and she mad confident.. Definitely a bad jawn."
Bad Jawn by Oneblackwolf October 28, 2018

Bad jawn 

Something that crazy happens or a cute girl
~ meh - yo them young Bouls over there throwing stuff at the cops

~ friend - that’s a bad jawn
Bad jawn by Thurl.leelee March 20, 2020

Bad Jawn 

Something made up by (most likely) philly kids
You can;t really explain you just say it and it makes sense
Me- yo that girl from school got a train ran on her
Friend- Damn, thats a bad jawn

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* sees cops locking up homie from around the way
me- thats a bad jawn
Bad Jawn by Anyphillyjawn October 3, 2018

bad jawn 

Kate upton is a bad jawn and when people finagle her
my girl a bad jawn

we get them bad jawns -Sean and Gabe
bad jawn by Such a Sav March 31, 2017
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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
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kinktober 

An excuse for people to write porn with different types of kinks throughout the month of October.

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That chick doesn't write often but when she does, its for Kinktober.
kinktober by Kinkiest July 12, 2018
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proper lad 

a lad that is such a lad that he is a proper lad
person1:did you see bob
person2: ya he was a proper lad
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The number of years you are still sexually active
While our lifespan is the number of years we will live, our healthspan is the number of healthy years we will have and our sexspan is is the number of years we will continue to be healthy enough to continue having an active sex life.
sexspan by Dr Kat April 21, 2022
Word of the Day on October 28, 2026
A lighthearted reaction upon receiving disappointing news of some sort. Usually something that isn't a particularly a big deal, esp. when it primarily affects someone else - sort of a mild schadenfreude. Sometimes doubled or tripled, and possibly said in a sing-songy voice for added comedic effect to imitate a muted trumpet, which is how the meme originated.
You didn't get any napkins with your takeout pork fried rice? Womp womp.
womp by 175623226 November 3, 2011
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When your wife’s boyfriend let you sleep past 8pm 😎😎
Wife’s boyfriend: You have 5 more minutes
Me: Poggers!
Poggers by Just_Charles April 14, 2020
Word of the Day on October 26, 2026
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