The stark opposite of "gas lighting". Convincing someone (without them being in the know) that they (or their ideas) are great or convincing them of something that is ultimately good for them!

Last Tuesday, Sam was candle lighting Carmen on the phone which worked as she wasn't sad after the call :D

candle lighting by wgrbjbfno334 December 3, 2023

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Lighting a candle

Smoking a cigarette

Hey Jimmy! Stop that!

What? I'm just lighting a candle.

That can give you lung cancer!

That's exactly what I'm looking for.

Lighting a candle by King_of_Mexico August 6, 2016

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Lighting the Candle

When you're at the crib with your woman and you need to let your homie know that he needs to lay back for a while and stay low.

Don't front bro, I am lighting the candle so you know you gotta stay away until I'm done.

Lighting the Candle by wolverheel October 30, 2016

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Lighting a candle

Lighting a candle refers to someone farming in a hot tub

"Dude, did you just light a candle?"
"Yeah, sorry man, I've been lighting a candle the whole time."

Lighting a candle by Omega Supreme July 8, 2024

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Lighting a candle

The act of farting in a hot tub

"Dude, did you just light a candle in my hot tub?"
"Yeah, sorry man, I've been lighting a candle the whole time, the jets were of."

Lighting a candle by Omega Supreme July 16, 2024

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kidulting

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

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Boffin

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

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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

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Dutty

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

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