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Bell Curve 

A term derived from stock market lingo, basically means that most people will end up with about the same amount of luck in life. You may have bad luck now, good luck 10 years from now, and bad luck 20 years from now. But in the end, it all evens out, unless you put in more work.
He's on top now, but with the Bell Curve, I'll see my day at the top.
Bell Curve by Joe,,,,, July 20, 2008

Bell Curve 

1. Graph displaying the Intelligence Quoutient (IQ) among races, known for its distinct hill-like shape. developed by anthropologist C.R. Reynolds, it is controversial as it shows certain races like asians being more intelligent than others such as blacks

2. The Bell Curve: book written by Charles Muarry and Richard Herrnstein expalining Reynolds research and arguing against the perception that there is no difference in intelligence between races
1. "Jerome sure proves the bell curve is true"

2. "I finished reading The Bell Curve yesterday, it was quite interesting"
Bell Curve by Squishmanchu April 12, 2006

bell curve 

The act of drinking to the point of throwing up. It's fun for awhile but it ends very badly.
Dude did you see that bitch last night? She fucking bell curved after that 6th whiskey pull, it was fucking gross, she puked everywhere.
bell curve by cariboulou2013 October 27, 2009

Bell Curve 

Singaporean Academic + Anatomical Disorder Slang

Definition:
A term that originally described the normal distribution of exam scores, now used to describe anything that’s painfully curved—especially in ways that ruin your self-esteem.

In elite Singaporean educational trauma circles, “the bell curve” is both an academic execution method and a subtle nod to Peyronie’s Disease, a condition where your lanjiao literally curves due to fibrous plaque buildup. Just like how your A1 dreams get bent after seeing the class average hit 89%.

The more educated you are, the more curved your future becomes. Coincidence? No.
Billy: bro i studied until my foreskin peeled
Abang: still got C+ sia, bell curve f**ked me like peyronie’s
Billy: curve so bad even MRI cannot fix sia
Bell Curve by anonymous May 5, 2025

bell curve of banter 

The Bell Curve of Banter is a scale used to determine whither a joke or action is funny or "too far". One would compare the action which has just occurred with a typical bell curve with the very apex of the curve being top notch banter where everyone is having a great time. If any parties involved are adversely affected to the point where they are no longer enjoying themselves then the current exchange has surpassed the Bell Curve of Banter.
John: "Did you see that?! I just ruined Mike's chances with that girl!"
Gary:"Nah man. That's too far. You've surpassed the bell curve of banter."

Taco Bell Curve 

The approximately 20 min period between "I LOVE Taco Bell. This food ROCKS!" and "I swear to GOD I will never eat that nasty junk again."

The down slope of the curve coincides directly with a case of the taco shits.
"I am on the downside of the worst Taco Bell Curve ever so I can't go with you today."
Taco Bell Curve by Hy Pyke November 29, 2009
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No Surprises Wedding

A "No Surprises Wedding," or NSW, is a wedding invitation designation that tells attendees that there can be no unplanned announcements, engagements, events or speeches at the wedding - all actions must be pre-approved by the couple. Anyone who performs an unapproved "surprise" will be asked to leave the wedding early.

This designation comes from Reddit, where so many stories of bad wedding behavior indicated a need to communicate expectations for the wedding behavior of attendees.
You are cordially invited to the nuptials of Brian and Tom on October 31 at noon.

Please note that this wedding is child-free (under 10) and a No Surprises Wedding (NSW). Reach out to wedding planner Sami Smith to request approvals or exceptions; please note that exceptions will be rare. Limited child care for under-10s will be available. All approvals will be noted and included in planning. Unapproved, or surprise exceptions, will result in guests being asked to leave.
Word of the Day on November 8, 2026
Ulzzang true definition is "best & "face" = best face in korean. They are basically people with above average looks, sometimes with the use of photoshop and haduri who post their pics online, some becoming internet celebrities.
"Hey, see that chick over there? She's pretty enough to be an ulzzang. :D"
ulzzang by `r i k kit t y February 26, 2008
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