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Canonically 

Relating to a canon. The word is mostly used in fan fiction to describe a piece of information as official.
Canonically, the Among Us impostors are an alien species that can shapeshift.
Canonically by Slymeball January 25, 2021

canonical 

The real deal; a piece that is widely recognized as a genuine member of the body of work (oeuvre) of a given artist/writer/composer; a standard by which all others are compared.
I just finished reading the "canonical list of auto plurals" on manofleisure.us
canonical by khiddy June 2, 2004

canonical 

The standard form of a mathmematical equation that can be written in many ways, making it easier to compare to other forms of the same equation.
The canonical sum of products form for representing the boolean function OR is simply A + B
canonical by mkalo June 3, 2004

canonization by lead

(verb) - Act by which an armed felon is relieved of both his life and rap sheet by the bullets of an officer's gun. Subsequently, he is canonized as a Saint by the community.

Rules for nomenclature are as follows: "Saint (Name of felon), patron Saint of (accused crime)."
You hear about Michael Brown?

You mean Saint Michael, patron Saint of Strong-arming blunts? He got a canonization by lead.
canonization by lead by $lapaho February 14, 2021

Canonization 

1. A process where worthy people are endowed among the canon of saints.

2. The murdering of Jedi Knights by force of millions of Stormtroopers.
1. All saints are accepted into the canon of saints through a process known as canonization.

2. All the Jedi were hunted down and destroyed by millions of Stormtroopers through a process known as canonization.
Canonization by de Frosting le Lobster September 25, 2010

canonical 

(1) In agreement with the religious law.
(2) In mathematics, the obvious or natural choice.
(1) Canonical Investiture is the act by which a suzerain granted a fief to his vassal.
(2) Let f be the canonical map between X and Y....
canonical by Steve M June 4, 2004
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countrypolitan 

Term used to describe someone who is a mix of both rural (country) and urban (metropolitan) lifestyles/upbringings. He/she is typically equally comfortable in both settings and is able to seamlessly slip back and forth between the two, appreciating the characteristics of each.
That ol' gal of mine drives the 12 lane freeway during the week and a John Deere on the weekends. She likes opra and the Grand Ol' Opry. I love them countrypolitan women.
countrypolitan by MOChick November 7, 2006
Word of the Day on November 1, 2026

Witch Bath 

A bath consisting of a variety of slats, oils, soaps or any other added ingredients such as fruits, milks, herbs or any other spices for health or beautifying benifits.
She brought home alot of stuff and took it to the bathroom. She must be taking a witch bath.
Witch Bath by carnieboy30 October 26, 2020
Word of the Day on October 31, 2026

kinktober 

An excuse for people to write porn with different types of kinks throughout the month of October.

Smut Fanfiction
That chick doesn't write often but when she does, its for Kinktober.
kinktober by Kinkiest July 12, 2018
Word of the Day on October 30, 2026

proper lad 

a lad that is such a lad that he is a proper lad
person1:did you see bob
person2: ya he was a proper lad
Word of the Day on October 29, 2026
The number of years you are still sexually active
While our lifespan is the number of years we will live, our healthspan is the number of healthy years we will have and our sexspan is is the number of years we will continue to be healthy enough to continue having an active sex life.
sexspan by Dr Kat April 21, 2022
Word of the Day on October 28, 2026
A lighthearted reaction upon receiving disappointing news of some sort. Usually something that isn't a particularly a big deal, esp. when it primarily affects someone else - sort of a mild schadenfreude. Sometimes doubled or tripled, and possibly said in a sing-songy voice for added comedic effect to imitate a muted trumpet, which is how the meme originated.
You didn't get any napkins with your takeout pork fried rice? Womp womp.
womp by 175623226 November 3, 2011
Word of the Day on October 27, 2026
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