bowsnap

the verbal martial art of first opening someone up with a complement and then slapping them down. This figuratively represents the kinetically charged to and fro motion of an archery bow string . the technique is usually reserved for dinging narcissists and assholes.

John:"Sarah you sure are good at making love..."
Sarah:"I know."
John:" ... to the person you respect the most-yourself."
Sarah:"Don't you dare bowsnap me!"

bowsnap by magunda August 20, 2013

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bossnapped

verb: To have kidnapped one's supervisor.

Having committed the act of bossnapping.

What a bossnapper did.

Origin: Mark LaPedus, EE Times 8/5/2009

During the threat of a plant closure, strikers in France bossnapped two managers for two days.

bossnapped by A_EE August 5, 2009

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Bogsnappled

Absolutely baffled and flabbergasted at the actions of Alexander Hamilton

Burr: “I cannot believe Alexander Hamilton votes Jefferson over me, I am absolutely bogsnappled.”

Bogsnappled by Marstxns December 29, 2021

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Hair spider

A tight, tangled knot of loose hair and lint that forms inside clothing during the clothes dryer cycle. It typically hides inside garments, causing an annoying lump or a phantom tickling sensation against the skin until it is found or falls out onto the floor during folding.

I was folding my clothes and a huge hair spider fell out onto my hand

Hair spider by Kmorsels July 15, 2026

Word of the Day on July 16, 2026

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bullshot

n. A screenshot fabricated by a company to misrepresent the graphics of a game; a combination of the words bullshit and screenshot.

Originated from Penny Arcade, a popular gaming webcomic.

-Have you seen Madden 2006 for the Xbox 360? The graphics are gonna be awesome!
-Dude, the Madden 2006 images they showed at E3 were bullshots. It doesn't look nearly as good as they said.

bullshot by Worker Unit #503,298,545 September 26, 2005

Word of the Day on July 15, 2026

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Gayborhood

N. A neighborhood containing homes, clubs, bars, restaurants, and other places of business and entertainment that cater to homosexuals.

"They've opened up a new club in the Gayborhood called the Male Box."

Gayborhood by Mia Shields January 6, 2006

Word of the Day on July 14, 2026

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kenlet

A small piece of information. Derived from the word ken, used often in the scottish language and is synonymous with knowledge.

Person 1: "Hey I don't get this shit. How do you solve this problem?"
Person 2: "I got that one. Give me some kenlets on this assignment and I'll help you w/ that one."

kenlet by Norma Y. October 8, 2005

Word of the Day on July 13, 2026

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