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Banistan is a slang parable introduced into speech by Russian mercenaries, which implies a veiled distant country (often the "third world"), where there is a war, armed conflict or other fighting.
It is used with a subtext when there is no possibility or need for disclosure a specific geographical location. The etymological meaning comes from the word banana (banana Republic) and the endings "stan", which are common to some countries and regions of the Middle East Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Dagestan, etc. A parallel is also drawn with a Kalashnikov magazine shape that resembles the shape of a banana - therefore, in Banistan on clips, and bananocplips.
Hey wagner, How much for a trip to Banistan?
Banistan by Fronta1499 April 24, 2022
(Noun)

An imaginary place that members of any particular social media group or discussion forum are sent to, upon being banned from those groups by any group moderator or admin.
The term has its origins rooted in a particular Facebook group; The Modern American Revolution, and was coined by a certain admin.
"This member is having a meltdown on that thread, can we get an admin to send him to Banistan?"

"His hate speech bought him a one way ticket to Banistan."
Banistan by TheMAR July 1, 2014

Bankstanding 

Skilling, AFK-ing, or shitposting at a bank in an MMO, such as Runescape, often while playing on another account.
Dubs Check isn't a bot, he is just bankstanding.
Bankstanding by Dubs Check June 22, 2019

Elastic Bandstand 

The act of concealing one's erection by tucking it under the elastic waistband of their undergarment.
Dude, I popped a serious boner in class right before the bell rang. I had to pull an elastic bandstand before I stood up to leave so no one would see my flagpole
Elastic Bandstand by Dr. Thaddeus November 19, 2014

bankistan 

a nickname for bankstown, a notorious area in sydney which is densely populated with middle-eastern migrants.
that guy has a mullet, he must be from bankistan.
bankistan by lek shuuuu December 21, 2010

Bangstan Crackhead 

armys making threads bc bts hasn’t fed them well enough
*Posts: BTS as type of spoons (a thread)
*Posts: BTS as EXO [memes(a thread)KPOP/ARMY: wtf you guys are bangstan crackheads
Bangstan Crackhead by honiyy May 12, 2018
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A girl who does ballet and only talks about ballet. Her schedule is filled with dance classes which does not allow her to do any other activity.
"Hey, do you know that girl Sally?"

"Yeah, she's kind of annoying. All she ever talks about it ballet."

"Wow, what a Bunhead."

"Hey Sally, you want to hang out this weekend?"
"I can't, I have dance."
"You're such a Bunhead."

"Yeah... I know."
Bunhead by Jen00 October 24, 2014
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trucker's tan 

A sunburn or suntan focused on the left arm. It is caused by the left side of the body being the only half that gets exposed to sunlight while driving. Presumably, it would be located on the right side of the body in countries where they drive on the left side of the road.
I had a trucker's tan after driving for 10 straight hours on a sunny day.
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The phenomenon where adults salivate at children's toys
Every time I walk into the toy aisle, I catch myself kidulting over the latest action figures and LEGO sets!
kidulting by Emotional Cruiser October 12, 2025
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British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”

Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
According to the boffins downstairs, the murderer used a serrated blade.
Boffin by Agnon February 11, 2023
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