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Downdate 

When you make an "update" on an operating system for your computer and the only known changes are that all wireless adapters, web cams, microphones, and headphones cease to work, resulting in trauma to the brain.
I was in complete excitement that all 75 updates were complete, but all hope crashed like the software in my computer as I realised it was one massive downdate.
Downdate by Dtxenioutha November 23, 2009

down pat 

at the point of having something memorized or perfected.
I practiced that guitar riff for days till I got it down pat.
down pat by hipster November 21, 2004
A cat that is not good with new people.
A cat that does not enjoy being hugged or held.
Tamara: Can I hug your cat?
Arlene: No, he's kind of a downcat.
Downcat by Kenny Jay February 10, 2021

downpause 

when you're driving down the freeway when its pouring rain, and you go under an overpass or through a tunnel and the rain pauses for a second or two.
its quite exhilarating.
"Wow that was a long downpause, that overpass wasn't even that thick."
"ya that's because traffic is moving so slow"
downpause by mibackibenzibie January 4, 2008

downdate 

An OS update to your cell phone that renders it slow as molasses and makes one want to pulverize it. A core strategy utilized by phone manufacturers (eg. Apple) to force people into upgrading their phones.
I downdated my phone with iOS 7, and now I'm screwed...up yours with a rubber hose Tim Cook!
iOS 7, Apple
downdate by Schwetty Ballz December 3, 2013

Downpackeded 

When you is does something is so well that you've got it downpackeded
Darnell has really got that move downpackeded
Downpackeded by JewBoyFTW July 23, 2017
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fauxstalgia 

Faux nostalgia. Faking old things in an attempt to recapture the feeling of times gone past, especially of technology that has passed.
Hipstamatic pictures, just like the vinyl-static added to digital recordings, is prime fauxstalgia
fauxstalgia by scotte61 December 16, 2010
Word of the Day on October 15, 2026

pajama casual 

Pajama casual is a term used when working from home and preparing for a video conference. All business above the waist and your pajama pants down below.
We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.
pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020
Word of the Day on October 14, 2026

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
Word of the Day on October 13, 2026
A US deep south term for an alligator. Usually used in the Cajun dialect.
Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
Word of the Day on October 12, 2026

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
Word of the Day on October 11, 2026
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
Word of the Day on October 10, 2026
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