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brightness 

when something appears to seem very bright and when it hurts your eyes because of its brightness.
1] things like the brightness of the computer screen, a cellphone being used in the dark etc...
2] makes your eyes sting.
3] too bright to
look at.
brightness by the wind is changing September 12, 2005

Brightness 

Hottest person ever
Do u know Brightness she’s so hot zavia likes her
Brightness by Cheeseche April 17, 2021

Brightness cheating 

The act of cheating in a video game by turning the brightness all the way up. Many view it as a crime against nature.
Guy #1: So have you, like, beat Bioshock yet?
Guy #2: Yeah, but I'm guilty of brightness cheating.

64 Brightness 

code that refers to "the police" in certain parts of the west side of Huntersville. A part of the new language "whack"
Man you better get off the streets I heard the 64 Brightness was out tonight!
64 Brightness by bigdogletsgetit October 21, 2016

Not the brightest bulb in the chandelier 

Someone slow, dimwitted or stupid - another way of saying "Not the sharpest knife in the drawer". Also, someone who stands out in a crowd as being particularly unintelligent.
Marisa: Why does Eric even bother talking in class - he has no idea what he's talking about.

Michael: What do you expect? I mean he's not the brightest bulb in the chandelier!

not the brightest lightbulb in the chandelier 

as defined by the reality TV show Forensic Mysteries on HLN, this a synonym phrase for "not the brightest person around"
boy 1) yo come to my backyard, i want to start a party by going out to weed

boy 2) are you an uptard, your dad, or mom will notice.

boy 1) nope my mom is not even home from work and my dad is not the brightest lightbulb in the chandelier, he will think we are trying to burn Cheetos on the barbecue or something.
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leafers by ss++ February 8, 2005
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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
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