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Briesplaining 

The act of SJWs trying to worm their way out of negative consequences for their blatant racism/sexism. Most notably the briesplainer will always avoid any kind of apology, will avoid any admittance of wrongdoing, and will never take responsibility for their words/actions. Another common trait of briesplaining is an attempt to blame and shift negative attention onto the target of the original prejudicial/discriminatory actions.

Named for the desperate backpedalling by Brie Larson and her fellow SJW supporters in defence of her campaign of racism and misandry in the weeks preceding Captain Marvel's release.
Bob: Did you see Brie Larson's latest interview?
Dave: Yeah, it was pathetic, she's constantly just briesplaining rather than admitting she was wrong.
Briesplaining by DarkFenix February 25, 2019

brainspin 

The inability to sleep because of your mind fixating on a thought.
The Lost finale gave me brainspin and I wasn't able to sleep all night.
brainspin by Loogaroo June 24, 2010
Word of the Day on March 10, 2011

Brownsplain 

Brownsplain, or Brownplaining is when a nonwhite, usually a Mexican, explains the history and character of The West to a White person while being unqualified to do so. This usually happens in Rightwing Christian vs Pagan debates, but it does happen in other topics regarding Western Civilization.
Pedro: "Let me brownsplain the history of europe ese. So basically white people used to be evil pagan heretics and then they all realized it was wrong and became christian and that’s what made them based on god no cap! And since i’m also a christian you have to let me into your society!!"
Wyatt Mann: "Shut the fuck up you cringe T50 Swarthoid! You have no right to Brownsplain my history to me! *disintegrates Pedro with Aryan Laser Vision*"
Brownsplain by CelineDB April 26, 2023

brainspin 

a general term to describe when your brain is engaged, but you aren't getting anywhere.

a) where you can't make a decision ... usually because there is too much information to process

b) where you can't even get a grip on a problem because it is beyond the scope of your brain.
Diane - I slept like crap last night.

Mike - Oh? Too bad. Was it from gut rot from that jalepeno shrimp or brainspin from your BCP exercises at work??

Diane - Definitely brainspin. I just can't get a handle on the whole BCP thing. It is sooooo complicated.

Mike - Why don't you just past it off to your boss? Let him handle it?

Diane - Are you kidding!?!? He's such a PHB, he tries to divide by zero. This would brainspin his head right off his shoulders.
brainspin by karbyn February 16, 2010

brainstrain

1-when you are trying so hard to work out something far too complex for your state of mind at the present time that you get a headache.

2-when your so mentally exhausted thinking of minor simple things is a massive effort.

etc.
1-If there was a fence that was like a grid, and the total volume of the fence was 3ft cubed, and the fence was 6 foot tall. if the fence was evenly distributed and a dragonfly measuring 1” height and 4” width, and it could only fly up to 4', what is the probability it will hit the fence, flying straight at the fence, at any given point within the range given.
reading that gave me massive brainstrain

2- what is 5+5+5+5+7+5? too tired, giving me brainstrain
brainstrain by BrAiNsTrAinNN March 28, 2011

brandsplain 

When a brand explains something in a long, proper, and formal way, which always makes them sound good no matter what the situation is. These statements can easily be explained in fewer words.
Example of brandsplaining: We are deeply sorry for this one-time inconvenience, and we can affluently promise this event will never happen again under the status quo.
brandsplain by CMSBro May 8, 2018
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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.
Word of the Day on October 5, 2026
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
Word of the Day on October 4, 2026
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
Word of the Day on October 3, 2026

Pee Calculus

When you have to pee in a movie but don’t want to miss anything, and must do the following mental equation: will the amount I have to pee cause enough discomfort to diminish my attention capacity for the remainder of the movie to an extent which is greater than the amount of the movie I would miss by making a mad dash to the restroom.
I saw Satantango last night, wonderful film but by the 5th hour I had to start doing pee calculus.
Pee Calculus by anorlondo October 1, 2026
Word of the Day on October 2, 2026
Literally "dirty" pronounced with a West Indian accent. Can also have a positive connotation, for example Sean Paul's album title "Dutty Rock".
"The girl is pretty but she corrupt and dutty!"

or, in a positive usage:

"Booya! That freestyle was dutty!"
Dutty by J Hall April 3, 2003
Word of the Day on October 1, 2026
korean word for madam, older woman
Ajumma wait a moment
Ajumma by aintnotinbutnice July 5, 2009
Word of the Day on September 30, 2026
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