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downshifters 

People who had a good professional job and (usually) a house which had significantly increased in value - but then they realised that by selling the house and moving to another (usually rural, far cheaper) area of the country, they could 'downshift' their lives and yet still have a small fortune in the bank + less stress, less work, more time with the family, more money.

See also: downshifting.
I know a couple who downshifted from their £2.1m house in London. She was in teaching, he was an accountant. Now they run a great little art gallery during the summer in the wilds of the Derbyshire Peak District, and just make art and teach their kids for most of the year."
downshifters by Nupe January 6, 2004
Word of the Day on May 2, 2020

Downshine 

The word "downshine" is normally used in unsatisfactory situations. It can be used to describe or express disappointment. This term is a word to describe negativity or failure. The opposite of "downshine" is "updull" which in rare cases can be referred to as a "UD"
"That party last night was SUCH a downshine!"
"God Stacey stop being such a downshine!"
let-down
Downshine by gail1234 August 22, 2012

downskirt 

When a girl's underwear is exposed after she leans over a little while sitting down. Just like upskirt, only the opposite (and actually has nothing to do with skirts!)
I got a really good downskirt view of Jenny's white panties during second period today! It was awesome!
downskirt by Chris the cool guy! September 11, 2008

Dirty Downshift 

The act of switching your penis from the vagina to the rectum and reducing thrusting speed. I.E. downshifting in a standard truck.
Last night Ryan did the dirty downshift on me. He didn’t even have to lube up.
Dirty Downshift by Daddy Smurf 69 September 3, 2022

Downshifter 

Someone who gives up certain material values such as highly payed jobs or expensive cars for other qualities in life.
During a cigarette break at McKinsey's:
A: I haven't seen Bob in a while.
B: Yeah, he quit. Sells burgers for McDonald's now.
A: What? Is he nuts?
B: Yeah, Bob is a real downshifter. Sold his BMW, sold his house and is working part time now. Broke up with Linda too. She was high maintenance, all right. Says he is happy now; has all the time in the world.
Downshifter by Dietrich September 10, 2006

Brazilian Downshift 

When you use your saliva as lube for masturbation then rub it in your hands when done
Friend: high-five bro
you: I can't I just Brazilian Downshifted
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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.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
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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
Word of the Day on October 9, 2026
anyone who succeeds in disgracing/over indulging themselves in the throws of clubland
28 hours and 4 clubs later, gurning for england but still refusing to go home - a total wrongun!!
wrongun by bevvers March 21, 2007
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