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Carte Diem

A phrase used frequently by shoppers that means to embrace the moment.... to seize the deal on that tonal tracksuit... to put that exclusive sneaker drop in your cart... to enjoy the good things now and in the future.
"OMG did you hear about the deal Dave got on his new sneakers?"
"yeah - he totally Carte Diem'd!"
Carte Diem by Afterpay August 9, 2021
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carte blanche

I gave my boyfriend carte blanche. He can fuck me anyway he wants.
carte blanche by GSPOT1 March 8, 2007

carte blanche

Carte blanche literally means "blank check." It is a term used when person A does a favor for person B and in return requests carte blanche (aka, a promised favor in the future.) Just like a blank check can be any amount, carte blanche could could be any range of favors.
Sawyer: Help me track this boar
Kate: Ok but you have to give me something
Sawyer: What?
Kate: carte blanche
carte blanche by JLip December 6, 2005

carte blanc 

term to describe the short-term separation of a set of lovers. when 'carte blanc' is called by either person, both of the people in the relationship are free to do whatever, and more so whoever, they wish. it is different from 'talking time off' or a separation, break-up, etc... in that the possibility of negative consequences are slim.
My girlfriend called carte blanc this week, so I can have fun fucking whoever I want, and she will do the same.
carte blanc by touchmystone June 24, 2009

Carte D'or 

A slang name for the female genitalia i.e. vagina
Gonnae shut your Carte D'or, yer causin a draft!
Carte D'or by Tony McCaffery October 16, 2004

Carte Blanche

A situational term. This can take place in either a home with multiple roommates or an office with several coworkers. The first roommate/coworker that goes into the bathroom in the morning to lay down the first dump of the day has "carte blanche". Meaning that he/she has a blank canvas to do his work on and therefor set the tone for the day's defacation.
Keller ate tacos last night, I'm glad I got into the office early this morning to get the carte blanche.
Carte Blanche by Rhody Furor October 25, 2008
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Slop Grenade

When someone uses AI to generate a large document, slide deck, or piece of code/software and tosses it over the fence for you to deal with.
Chad: Hey Brent I sent you the new backend API change to review, it’s only 100 files changed.

Brent: he just tossed me a slop grenade
Slop Grenade by Joe Squid September 28, 2026
Word of the Day on September 29, 2026
Short-hand for the word floccinaucinihilipilification, meaning the estimation of something as valueless (encountered mainly as an example of one of the longest words in the English language).
After we broke up, he was floxi to me.
floxi by Dr. Geek May 13, 2009
Word of the Day on September 28, 2026
NYC people who migrate north to Quahog, RI to see the leaves in the fall.
New York and everyone from there can fornicate themselves with an iron stick.
leafers by ss++ February 8, 2005
Word of the Day on September 27, 2026

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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