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chickadee 

1. A small, black-and-white North American bird of the genus Parus, most commonly Parus atricapillus. It is most active in cool weather, and seldom seen in summer except in deep forests. It often has little fear of humans. Named for its call, which often sounds like Chick-a-dee-dee-dee. The number of "dee" syllables on the end depends on the situation. More than three usually indicates that something startled the bird.

2. A chiefly Canadian term of familiar or affectionate address to a girl or young woman; apparently derived from a Mexican Spanish phrase composed of the word chica(girl) and an adjectival starting with the preposition "de"; the original phrase was forgotten because Spanish is not commonly spoken in Canada, and the spelling was conformed to that of the bird. Only known and used in certain areas.
1. Our neighbor Mr. Larieu was going to cut down that big birch tree, but I told him there were two chickadee nests in it, so he said he wouldn't.

2. Hey there, chickadee! You're back from Chilliwack, eh?
chickadee by JCEG December 29, 2006

chickadee 

A more creative and refined way of saying chik or chica. used by literate people.
"the chickadees are setting up on the corner. let's head down and talk dirty in latin."
chickadee by Jewishcracka December 31, 2005

Carolina chickadee 

A Carolina chickadee is a burst of extremely loud microphonic feedback. The most common way this can be achieved is when a person takes a hot microphone and puts it in front of a working loudspeaker to obtain feedback. This action is most often used in bars around or after closing time to get unruly patrons to leave the establishment.
Man..that asshole had to pull a Carolina chickadee to get us out the bar last night..my ears is still rangin'!!!
Carolina chickadee by Buck Futt January 27, 2012

Chickadee 

What you call someone when you're bored of calling them babe or hunny or saying their name with face at the end. What you call your best friends cause theyre just that cool.
Heyyy Chickadee!!
Chickadee by Igotmymindinthegutter February 2, 2009

Chickadee 

A Pet Name Used On IM Services Or Text Messeges.
Hiiarr Chickadee, You Ok?
Chickadee by SophiieyAndBrogiiey February 24, 2008

chickadeedow 

1.) an exclamatory expression used for showing extreme excitement or pumpedness
2.) also incorrectly used for saying "check it out" ... but thats wrong.
other words can be thrown in between the "chickadee" and the "dow"

-- originated in Burlington, MA. primarily at the skatepark.
"chikkideedow dude i just landed the ill tre-flip!
word son"

"dude chickadeedow this sick beastie boys song"

"chickadeefuckindow dude that was nasty"
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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
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Wife’s boyfriend: You have 5 more minutes
Me: Poggers!
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Oblication 

A vacation, feeling more like an obligation, that involves visiting or staying with family.
So Joe where are you taking the kids for spring break vacation? We are going on an oblication to Boca to visit my mother-in-law.
Oblication by kimmerr May 5, 2011
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Surf Dracula Syndrome 

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For example, if a series is titled "Surf Dracula," a majority of viewers would tune in expecting to see Dracula surfing by the first or second episode. However, the entire first season would instead be tedious padding and backstory before finally ending with Dracula surfing in the last five minutes of the season finale.
I watched "Smallville" on Netflix the other day. Dude, it was ten seasons of filler before he finally flew! Major Surf Dracula Syndrome!
Word of the Day on October 24, 2026
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