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circumlocutions 

Speaking in a roundabout way; wordiness.
Legal documents often contain circumlocutions which make them difficult to understand.
circumlocutions by Larstait November 10, 2003
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circumsoction 

The circular indention made by the top of a sock on your calf or ankle.
After wearing my socks all day long, I had a terrible case of circumsoction.
circumsoction by Scott Saunders December 14, 2008

circumsoction 

The circular indention made by the top of a sock on your calf or ankle.
After wearing my socks all day long, I had a terrible case of circumsoction.
circumsoction by Scott Saunders January 26, 2007

sans sheriff 

Lawless use of fonts or typography, with no regard to aesthetics or legibility
I'm putting this CV straight in the bin. Written totally sans sheriff.
sans sheriff by Jamarley July 3, 2019

Breadhead 

Someone who is addicted to obtaining money and building wealth. A money addict and fanatic. Breadheads often work more than one full-time job, and some even participate in illicit activities to "obtain the bread".
A breadhead is like a crackhead, but for money instead of crack.
Breadhead by 🅱️ U S 3 4 8 March 30, 2022

Stink lines

As seen in illustrations or cartoons: Wavy, vertical lines rising above a person, place or thing. Denotes a foul odor.
"You didn't put enough stink lines on your picture of the teacher."
Stink lines by Athene Airheart March 14, 2004