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cowrie or cowry (plural cowries) is the common name for a group of small to large sea snails, marine gastropod molluscs in the family Cypraeid, the cowries.
The African people made clothing out of cowrie shells.
cowrie by eggfryrie November 11, 2020
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cowrie shell choker

A trendy choker with cowrie shells wrapped around it. Usually, people that wear these are vsco girls.
Oh she is has cowrie shell choker on! She must be a vsco girl.
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friend of courier six 

"Yeah but, is she a friend of courier six?"

Courier New 

It's like miracle grow, but for your essays.
My geology paper was looking kind of short so I doused that bitch with some Courier New.
Courier New by Powderdd October 27, 2012
She is My lady to the fullest extent with noble heritage. Her presence will definitely make you feel like you are in another century. An old soul that delivers timeless qualities and brings an indescribable level of happiness everywhere she travels. She loves the sun, moon, stars and all the energy this world provides. A pretty flower with a huge selfless heart. Everything together brings a truly beautiful creation.

If you are lucky enough to get close to her inner circle, the world you viewed will never be the same. A rare breath of fresh air!
I would build a castle for Corrie!!!

email courier 

An individual who approaches someone's desk or workstation in a work environment almost immediately after sending them an email, usually to confirm that the email has been received.
Bill: I just sent you an email. Did you get it?
Mike: Probably, I haven't checked.
Bill: Can you check?
Mike: Uh yeah, looks like I got it.
Bill: Thoughts?
Mike: My immediate thoughts are you're an email courier and a douchebag.
email courier by Jock Tam July 28, 2009
Word of the Day on July 30, 2009
"From where you're kneeling it must seem like an 18-carat run of bad luck.
Truth is...the game was rigged from the start"
The name Courier is what the the main character, good or evil, is referred to by the NPCs of Fallout: New Vegas, and is the default name the player character is given at the start of the game. The Courier is known by many deeds however the player chooses but is most notably known for surviving a 9mm round to the head.
Ulysses, a character in the plot of Fallout: New Vegas' DLC "Lonesome Road", also refers to the courier as not just the courier but also as courier 6
"You can't kill me, wanna know why? I'm Courier motherfucking 6, so ring-a-ding-ding motherfucker"
"You can count on the Courier to make sure your task for them is completed no matter what gets in their way"
Courier by Warclaimer November 19, 2019
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Acronym for Non-Athletic Regular Person. Your schools lacrosse team probably shouts it at you while you walk by.
Lookie at these bunch of narps, NARP NARP NARP
NARP by Douchebag McKenzy March 31, 2010
Word of the Day on September 7, 2026

High School Liquid 

A person who can freely travel between and fit in with all high school social groups and classes.
He is high school liquid, he ate lunch with the nerds and hung out with the jocks after school.
High School Liquid by Thaedris July 30, 2008
Word of the Day on September 6, 2026

Purple Patch 

To describe coming into something good, coming into good luck and or good times.

Like walking over small green hills in the countryside then coming across a purple patch of flowers, thus it being unique and out of the ordinary.
I hit a real purple patch.

The other day this good thing happened unexpectedly then I was lucky with this, it was unique, I hit a real purple patch.
Purple Patch by Ralph Shitstorm October 27, 2020
Word of the Day on September 5, 2026
(Ewokese) Freedom!
And dying in yo' bed many years from now, would ya be willing ta trade all da days from dis here day ta dat fo' one chance, just one chance, ta come back here as young men an' tell our enemies dat dey may take our lives but dey will never take our freedom ... YUB NUB!
yub nub by rotjrem November 4, 2010
Word of the Day on September 4, 2026
1. Meaning nasty, sexy, filthy. Popularized by Christina Aguilera.

2. Used usally as a close friend in hip-hop slang.
1. Wanna get dirrty
It's about time that I came to start the party Sweat drippin' over my body
Dancin' gettin' just a little naughty

2. Sup Dirrty? Haven't seen you in a while.
dirrty by Minty November 30, 2003
Word of the Day on September 3, 2026

Coyote Ugly

1. Place

The Bar came before the movie. It is an awesome bar where the girls know how to party and make you feel okay about giving up your money, drawers, bras, and dignity.

2. Movie

A story about a Jersey girl following her dreams, aided by working at this bar in New York.

3. Situation/Person/Decision

See other definitions - waking up next to someone so ugly you'd rather chew your arm off than wake them up.
1. Yo, Coyote Ugly is my favorite bar! I got whipped, stripped, drunk, and danced on the bar all before 7 o'clock!

2. Hey did you see Coyote Ugly? It actually has a plot!

3. Ugg I woke up to Coyote Ugly this morning!
Coyote Ugly by jerseycountry March 8, 2009
Word of the Day on September 2, 2026
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