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Downball 

1. (n) Aus.
(variant of handball)
A modified schoolyard sport of various codes usually comprised of hitting a ball.

2. (n) Aus.
(variant of handball)
The rubber ball used primarily for the game of downball.

Origin: Following the same pattern of "football", "netball" etc. (down-) as the ball is often hit down initially (+ball) sport.
The kids played downball for hours.

Matt kicked the downball on the roof.
Downball by XenoXTA October 31, 2017
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Downball 

Downball by Simo October 13, 2003

Prayin on my downfall 

Someone who is constantly trying to bring about your demise, or trying to shit on you
Damn this nigga stay prayin on my downfall smhh.
Prayin on my downfall by akthagoat October 15, 2020

Downvalley 

The term 'downvalley' is used by people in the Roaring Fork Valley of Colorado, notable cities are Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, Basalt, and of course, Aspen. Aspen sits at the upper part of the Roaring Fork Valley and is often referred to as 'upvalley'.
'I'm headed downvalley because the gas is cheaper'
Downvalley by wickedpigeon May 5, 2012

downfall-of-american-youth 

1. A phenomenon of everybody wanting to act 'gangster'
2. Dumb retards, who act cool for crack
3. see rap, or MTV
Wow, that kid has really suffered from the downfall-of-american-youth.
downfall-of-american-youth by Fred F. February 16, 2008

downfall 

To add subtitles about some topic to clips from the movie Downfall (Der Untergang) showing Hitler screaming at his generals in the bunker.
'Did you see the Downfall about Burning Man?'

'She needs to be downfalled sooooo bad!'
downfall by Jack Parsons January 30, 2010
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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.
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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."
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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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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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