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dumpster-diving 

(verb) The act of entering garbage dumpsters, often those closest to stores and grocers, in the hopes of finding and procuring food and/or merchandise that has been thrown away by the businesses. Acquired items are then either consumed or resold for profit. Possibly illegal in some states, dumpster diving has been given a bad wrap because of some divers lack of decent, courteous etiquette (i.e. throwing trash out of the dumpster and then never putting it back in the dumpster when finished.
Sometimes D.I. and Tonya would hit the jackpot when they went dumpster-diving. Why one night D.I. acquired a leather coat that the slick little bastard resold for some three-figured amount. Though frowned upon by some, dumpster diving could pay off beaucoup on some evenings.

dumpster pump

when two gay men sodomize each other in a back alley, commonly done wearing roller blades.
Oh look! There’s Joe Rogan dumpster pumping with Alex Jones!
dumpster pump by John graham April 9, 2019

dumpster chow 

An item that doesn't work as it should or can't be fixed or isn't worth fixing. Something with out any value that can only be thrown away.
You think I'm low balling you well maybe I am , but I won't offer more than I can afford to throw away if it's dumpster chow. You want more money set it up so I can see it work.
dumpster chow by knowman January 7, 2012

dumpstered 

demolished; destroyed, generally in a competition such as a sport or a game
Brazil just dumpstered on the USA in soccer

Get dumpstered n00b

Dumpster Dipping 

When you throw your dipping sauce into the trash can and it stands perfectly upright inside and you realize you still had one more fry left so you reach your arm into the trash can to dip your fry.
"Damn, I had to go dumpster dipping because of this sneaky fucking french fry."
Dumpster Dipping by GiggleGrass October 2, 2014

Dumpster Fire 

1. A complete disaster.
2. Something very difficult that nobody wants to deal with.
This project is a complete dumpster fire.
Dumpster Fire by FullOn June 27, 2008
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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
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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

Instead of doing my homework, I decided to piddlefart around for two hours.
piddlefart by Rene April 25, 2005
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