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A humorous or exaggerated way to say the span of time or space separating two distinct events. Often used when the gap feels notable, dramatic or oddly specific. Slightly more whimsical than between.

Preposition adverb hybrid, informal.
I’ve only cried twice in my life, once out of anger and once when my dog died. The time betweenst those two crying events was several years, which is why I say I don’t cry often.

The last time I checked my bank account and the next time I dared to look again, the period betweenst was emotionally necessary.
Betweenst by NeverCallMeJordy January 7, 2026

Stick it between two patties 

When the In-N-Out Burger was so good on a Saturday evening, you get another one and stick it between two patties.
Person 1: Get me something from In N Out while you’re there!

Person 2: I wouldn't take anything from him, he’ll probably stick it between two patties

Difference Between a Wolf and a Bear

The tail. Literally, the only thing discerning a bear from a wolf is the tail.
"Everybody knows the only difference between a wolf and a bear is the tail. Look it up, urbandictionary.com ."

tale between their legs 

Someone who has a dubious story, questionably told to cover likely misbehavior.
Cheatavious and buddies came home Sunday with a tale between their legs involving sick relatives!

between jobs 

A clever and discreet way of saying your unemployed.you've had a job,not currently working,but will be working in the near future.
"so where do you work at Joe?" "Oh,uh... Im actually between jobs right now,how about you?"
between jobs by DonSantos December 12, 2008

between the sheets 

When two people kiss cuddle and fuck in a cozy bed
Chad escorted Kiersten into his room and things got kinky Between The Sheets!
between the sheets by SlopNChop December 7, 2016
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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
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