The inevitable delay when you are in a hurry, caused by the clown in front of you having issues with paying for their things. Very common in Walmart and 7-11, less prevalent in Home Depot or Cosco.

(drama person, pick one or more)
| why WON'T it take my card, I got all kind of money on it...
| OK, then try THIS credit card...
| Muthafucker, that IS my PIN number ...

(you)
Aw Jeezus H Christ, I don't need this Checkout Drama. FML.

Checkout Drama by OldFart77 July 11, 2010

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Clecho

A portmanteau of clue echo in crosswords. Coined by Dennis of the LA Times Crossword Corner blog.

In the same crossword grid, RNA is clued as "Cellular transmitter", and PHONE is also clued as "Cellular transmitter". This is called a clecho.

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self checkout

when one passes a reflective surface and can't resist the urge to "check themselves out"

did you see that guy pass that window? he totally just did a self checkout

self checkout by baby mongoose December 14, 2009

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clicko

Like a typo but when mis-clicking with a mouse instead of mis-typing on a keyboard.

For example, you click the wrong link on a web page because the links are close together. This can sometimes have disastrous results, such as in accidentally clicking a 'buy it now!' button.

I nearly won the auction but I made a clicko at the last second!

Oops... made a clicko :(

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clicko

Similiar to a typo except that you just clicked the wrong box and sent someone a message meant for someone else, or bought something or signed up for something that you didn't intend to. Could also be used as an excuse

Dad- "Where did that Porsche 911 in my driveway come from?"
Son- "Sorry, I was surfing (ebay) and accidently hit "buy it now," my clicko!"
Dad-"you're so effed"

clicko by Gengis April 28, 2008

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leafers

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

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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

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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."

You met me at a very Chinese time in my life by Sus Chad September 21, 2026

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crunchy

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

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Galantir

A group of people, typically women, searching through someone’s digital footprint in order to find more information about that person.

Susie wasn’t sure if her new Hinge match was a creep, so she assembled Galantir and they found out he used to post slurs on gaming forums.

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murderhobo

In a tabletop game, a murderhobo is a player who murders NPCs indiscriminately. This is normally derogatory, referring to a player who totally ignores quests, dialog, backstory, trade, world building etc.

The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.

DM: The sad little orphan girl tugs at Steve's trenchcoat to get his attention, and ask for help saving her pet dog from...
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.

murderhobo by Loup&S September 9, 2021

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