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Clean Version

A version of a song where some of the soundtrack has been altered, usually by digital means, and still contains swearing. The only difference is that it is now in altered sound form. Its hidden nature can make it physically uncomfortable to listen to around other people. It makes an unwanted issue about its language, draws attention and points it out, to extreme discomfort and serious offence, to everyone around. It indicates the language is inappropriate but still conveys it and therefore is unacceptable. Very rarely will an actual clean version be produced, such as Radiohead's "Creep". Most clean versions will be inappropriate and extremely uncomfortable and offensive in public environments, failing to take the swearing away and instead containing it in signature form, reinforcing an offensive nature of the song. It is hardly "censored" since the original meaning of the song is still present and everyone knows what the song means. It does not prevent that communication, or information, from reaching the audience. If there is any minor "censorship", it merely censors part of the original sound of the song but fails to censor its meaning. It's like claiming that writing Scarborough as "Scarboro." amounts to "censorship". The "u", "g" and "h" are not written but anyone who knows about Scarborough will still know if you write to ask them to meet you in "Scarboro." and will still end up at the correct place, as will a letter posted to and addressed the same.
Name of song Clean Version

In other words, it almost certainly is not and is an offensive version of a song, as rarely will it be an acceptable version such as the Radiohead situation.
Clean Version by grainger467 July 8, 2016

dirty clean version 

This phrase is used to describe songs that have been edited to play for the radio, but still have words they bleep out. Dumb ploy by the music industry, but American parents are so crazy over "suggestive" things even when we are easily the most suggestive country on Earth.
Did you hear David Banner's song play? It's still a dirty clean version though. Even though everyone knows the dirty version is the better one.
dirty clean version by jkbena612 August 15, 2009

Oscar M:Clean Version 

Oscar M is such a handsome young man, can get any girl he wants, so fine looking, good looking, gorgeous and pulchritudinous, all of his friends like him and is the smartest, he is so kittenish, coquettish.
God you're such and Oscar M:Clean Version, Boy replies: "thank you omg i feel so good and confident now"
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fache-couture 

French slang, which translated, means "bull's fashion" but basically equates to "hyper trendy" or overly trendy. Used when a person wishes to express distaste at the latest fashion trend/fad, because it seems that everyone has a certain item of clothing or is wearing it. This term is most frequently heard in Paris but is slowly spreading to other parts of France.
1. That Burberry scarf is so fache-couture.
2. That purple American Apparel hoodie is so fache-couture.
fache-couture by bkgmh46x0x March 18, 2008
Word of the Day on October 17, 2026
A slang term for GLP-1 medications(like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, etc.), usually referring to their appetite-killing, weight-loss, or “I forgot to eat” effects rather than the medical details.

Usage:
* Often casual, ironic, or meme-y
* Can imply effortless weight loss, suppressed hunger, or being “powered by pharmaceuticals”

Notes:
Not a brand name—just shorthand for the whole GLP-1 wave. Frequently shows up in online jokes, gym talk, and group chats where people pretend they’re *totally* doing it naturally.
“I’m not dieting, I’m just on that glippy.”
“Ever since the glippy hit, food feels optional.”
“That summer body? Yeah, glippy assisted.”
Glippy by Wild Stoner Appears December 14, 2025
Word of the Day on October 16, 2026

fauxstalgia 

Faux nostalgia. Faking old things in an attempt to recapture the feeling of times gone past, especially of technology that has passed.
Hipstamatic pictures, just like the vinyl-static added to digital recordings, is prime fauxstalgia
fauxstalgia by scotte61 December 16, 2010
Word of the Day on October 15, 2026

pajama casual 

Pajama casual is a term used when working from home and preparing for a video conference. All business above the waist and your pajama pants down below.
We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.
pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020
Word of the Day on October 14, 2026

funflation 

The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets.
funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
Word of the Day on October 13, 2026
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