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Scottish slang; digusting, horrible or unsightly

pronounced like, "how", a servants "bow" etc
here mate, your burds heavy bowfin
The gherkins in this roll are bowfin'
here mate, your crusty toenail is actually bowfin
bowfin by ChronosDG December 3, 2007
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boffin head 

Somebody with an extremely large head. This can be used as abuse or as a joke.

Opposite: Pee wee head
Nick: Jeeze, i Cant see the screen
Emma: Its because his big BOFFIN HEAD is blocking the view!
boffin head by Bofifnhead1992 August 4, 2007
(Computer geek)
Science boffin

Origin: Boffin was a common colloquial term used in Britain during WW2 for the technical experts, the backroom boys, who were helping to win the war

An affectionate term, but with some practical fighting man’s scorn for the academic brain worker
Those boffins are always studying for their exams

Lindsay is such a boffin
Boffin by Alex October 21, 2003
Bowfing is a Scottish slang word for disgusting, repugnant. The g is silent and the bow is pronounced like the front of a ship.
I'm no goin to that chippy. The fish is bowfing
bowfing by ped fae the 80s June 12, 2016
The act of partaking in simple activities that require no more brain power than the average drinking game.
Ex. 1) “Yeah man, I can come over, I’ve just been bowzin' ”

2) “Are you busy?”

-“Nah, I’m just bowzin' around”

Synonyms: Chillin’ out, maxing, relaxing all cool…taking it easy…laying low.
bowzin' by BAHAWA December 27, 2009

Quiz Bowlin' 

1. The act of participating in a Quiz Bowl event (be it a tournament, match, or practice).

2. The act of pwning someone in a Quiz Bowl event.

3. The natural act of being superior than other players in a Quiz Bowl event.

4. To attend a Quiz Bowl event.
Daniel is Quiz Bowlin' and owns all others.
Quiz Bowlin' by DKOZ January 11, 2009
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pajama casual 

Pajama casual is a term used when working from home and preparing for a video conference. All business above the waist and your pajama pants down below.
We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.
pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020
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funflation 

The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets.
funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
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A US deep south term for an alligator. Usually used in the Cajun dialect.
Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
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Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
Throat Sweats by TacoFings420 April 23, 2024
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Being ignored by someone when making a statement or asking a question. Also known as blanked and turfed.
Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
aired by Pietro February 9, 2005
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piddlefart

Instead of doing my homework, I decided to piddlefart around for two hours.
piddlefart by Rene April 25, 2005
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