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de-cou-ple | \ (ˌ)dē-ˈkə-pəl \
verb
intransitive verb
1 : To formally end a romantic relationship or marriage while maintaining a shared domestic life, social circle, or public presence.
2 : To transition from a romantic partnership to a platonic co-existence without a physical or social separation.
noun
1 : A pair of former romantic partners who continue to live together or frequently socialize as a unit.
"The celebrity exes confirmed they are now a decouple, citing their commitment to co-parenting and their shared business interests."
Decouple by rojeb January 13, 2026

decomplexify 

When you can't use the word "simplify" at work because "simplify" is already being used to describe something else. So, to make your colleagues even more confused, you use the word "decomplexify."
You can only DECOMPLEXIFY the a graph that has not yet been SIMPLIFIED.
decomplexify by splicefox August 21, 2020

decomplete

to want to complete something but then end up failing
i decompleted my new years resolution of spending time with my friends, by staying home and being a loner
decomplete by kstanz32 December 22, 2010

decomplexification 

1. The process used to simplify a useful system or process that was once simple, but because of its use over time has become complex, unwieldy, or unusable.
2. The process used to make something easier out of something worthwhile that is not easy to use.

Synonym: simplify

Origin: Don Morgan created this humorous, oxymoron-like, but useful word around 1994 while serving in the U.S. Army.
The introduction of the 1040EZ form by the U.S. Internal Revenue Services was a result of the decomplexification of the original 1040 tax form.
decomplexification by Don Morgan February 25, 2005

decomplexify 

Nick tries to decomplexify everything because he is simple boy
decomplexify by BS2012 August 22, 2011

decoupling 

The act of doing something major in your life with friends and family being unaware of it due to your lack of informing them. Often this is due to fear of what they may think, particularly if you fail at it.
'Sorry the job interview was a decoupling one. I didnt want to tell you I was looking for a new jonb unless I got the head of science post at Canesworth Academy!'
decoupling by mids99 October 28, 2009
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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
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Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
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Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
Throat Sweats by TacoFings420 April 23, 2024
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Being ignored by someone when making a statement or asking a question. Also known as blanked and turfed.
Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
aired by Pietro February 9, 2005
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piddlefart

verb. To waste time doing nothing.
Instead of doing my homework, I decided to piddlefart around for two hours.
piddlefart by Rene April 25, 2005
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