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In The Shadows of The Duchess 

(noun): extortion tool disguised as book and used ad nauseam (2.5 yrs +) by Samantha Markle in her unsuccessful shakedown of her half sister, The Duchess of Sussex, and The Royal Family; con.

(verb): bluff uttered to deceive

(adj): imagined accomplishment used to gain attention.
You can’t scare me and make me give in to your demands, I don’t cower to the In The Shadows of The Duchess

move.

If you don’t give me what I want I will embarrass you, don’t make me use In The Shadows of The Duchess, you will regret it.

I am an author with a quick wit, I wrote In [The Shadows of The Duchess
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charlatan duchess 

char·la·tan duch·ess - (noun) A name coined in 2018 for Meghan Markle upon her marriage to Prince Henry of Wales. A worldwide movement ensued with social media battle lines drawn between Markle supporters and those behind the hashtag of #Megxit, #NotMyDuchessEVER! #NotMyDuchess and #CharlatanGrifter.
In Britain and with anti- Markle fans, Meghan Markle will forever be remembered as the Charlatan Duchess.

Tales of a Grifter - The Charlatan Duchess 

Tales of a Grifter - (MMTCD) The Charlatan Duchess, is a secret Facebook group that launched a worldwide phenomenon in January 2018. The group was the brainchild of an unnamed woman in the United Kingdom, who provides a safe place for people who oppose the marriage of Meghan Markle and Prince Henry of Wales. Starting out as a public cyber gathering place for like-minds, it soon became evident that the group was going to undertake subject matter that would trigger rhetoric from both Markle supporters and detractors. Members bring forth readily available articles/information from the Internet gathering to privately discuss their views. The group is responsible for creating the hashtag #TheCharlatanDuchess and pushing the hashtag #Megxit. Over the past year and a half, the group has been featured in a number of digital media publications from all over the world. The Charlatan Duchess brand (TM), boasts thousands of members on their varied social media platforms. The "Grifter" part in the name of the group makes reference to Markle's questionable past and the present spending habits on the backs of the British taxpayers.
It's difficult to join the secret group that falls under the Facebook group, Tales of a Grifter - The Charlatan Duchess without being scrutinised and vetted by the Administrators.

Chris Dutcher 

(Proper Noun) A sexy beast, someone how is always down for a party, drinking, an all around fun person.

Known not to take shit , its pay up or shut up.

Smooth with the ladys, a natural charm, inviting smile , and the best boyfriend you can imagine.
I wish my boyfriend would be a real Chris Dutcher!
Chris Dutcher by Jealous Girl September 26, 2011

sick ducker 

1. sneaky way of telling someone he's a dick sucker

2. a person that can RLY duck sick.. like you can't aim at his head cuz he ducks so sick...
1. "Peter's a sick ducker!"

2. "woot woot look at his gawdly movement..OMFG I can't hit that sick ducker"

Rubber Duchess 

Undertaking a masturbatory act on oneself, wearing Marigold rubber gloves and your Mother's best pearls or costume jewellery.
Nah, can't stay for another one lads. Got to pop home to let the Rubber Duchess out before Mum gets back from Aunty Karen's.
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fache-couture 

French slang, which translated, means "bull's fashion" but basically equates to "hyper trendy" or overly trendy. Used when a person wishes to express distaste at the latest fashion trend/fad, because it seems that everyone has a certain item of clothing or is wearing it. This term is most frequently heard in Paris but is slowly spreading to other parts of France.
1. That Burberry scarf is so fache-couture.
2. That purple American Apparel hoodie is so fache-couture.
fache-couture by bkgmh46x0x March 18, 2008
Word of the Day on October 17, 2026
A slang term for GLP-1 medications(like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, etc.), usually referring to their appetite-killing, weight-loss, or “I forgot to eat” effects rather than the medical details.

Usage:
* Often casual, ironic, or meme-y
* Can imply effortless weight loss, suppressed hunger, or being “powered by pharmaceuticals”

Notes:
Not a brand name—just shorthand for the whole GLP-1 wave. Frequently shows up in online jokes, gym talk, and group chats where people pretend they’re *totally* doing it naturally.
“I’m not dieting, I’m just on that glippy.”
“Ever since the glippy hit, food feels optional.”
“That summer body? Yeah, glippy assisted.”
Glippy by Wild Stoner Appears December 14, 2025
Word of the Day on October 16, 2026

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
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