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Pewdiepie: “it’s evolving but backwards”
Devolve but with extra steps
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Joe Devola

A character in the hit TV show Seinfeld. He is famous for stalking Jerry. Joe suffers from mental instability and aggressive behavior. He is played by Peter Crombie.
Jerry: CRAZY JOE DEVOLA, HES GONNA PUT THE KIBOSH ON ME KRAMER, WHAT DO I DO??
Joe Devola by Risown January 3, 2009

devolved 

Descriptive term for something that is bad in an evolutionary sense. Derives from the term devolution Can be shortend to "devo". Devolved can be used postively or negatively. Positive use of "devolved" refers to something that is bad in a good manner, e.g. B-Movies, flash animations, art. Negative use of "devolved" refers to things that illustrate negative aspects of devolution, e.g. political and social discussions.

Coined by the band Devo.
This book is devolved.
devolved by Rich Anderson December 17, 2003

devolution

The act of reverse evolution. This word has been coined by the band "Devo". Devolution is a process which mankind is permanently engaged in, and is irreversable. There's nothing one can do about it, so enjoy the ride.
The "election" of George W. Bush is proof of devolution.
devolution by Rich Anderson December 17, 2003

davoland 

the land of davo, a place similar to heaven, where everyone becomes a pure entity, known as davo.
All who live a righteous life are granted eternal access to davoland.
davoland by d111 June 3, 2014

Devolving 

When yo girl break up with you, and you still depressed over her.
"Stop devolving over yo Ex. It's been over 2 months. Get a new girl."
Devolving by New_waulk May 25, 2018
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korean word for madam, older woman
Ajumma wait a moment
Ajumma by aintnotinbutnice July 5, 2009
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Slop Grenade

When someone uses AI to generate a large document, slide deck, or piece of code/software and tosses it over the fence for you to deal with.
Chad: Hey Brent I sent you the new backend API change to review, it’s only 100 files changed.

Brent: he just tossed me a slop grenade
Slop Grenade by Joe Squid September 28, 2026
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Short-hand for the word floccinaucinihilipilification, meaning the estimation of something as valueless (encountered mainly as an example of one of the longest words in the English language).
After we broke up, he was floxi to me.
floxi by Dr. Geek May 13, 2009
Word of the Day on September 28, 2026
NYC people who migrate north to Quahog, RI to see the leaves in the fall.
New York and everyone from there can fornicate themselves with an iron stick.
leafers by ss++ February 8, 2005
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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.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
Word of the Day on September 26, 2026

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."
Word of the Day on September 25, 2026
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