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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

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.

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.

Charlatan Duchess 

She is a middle aged woman trying to live out her childhood fantasies of being a princess by manipulating a stupid British prince into marrying her by pretending to be pregnant. She is not liked by the British people and spends a lot of taxpayer dollars trying to get them to like her. She also spends a lot of time obsessing about her image on social media and spreading gossip about Kate Middleton.

duchess slant 

The most uncomfortable sitting position known to man. Female members of the British Royal Family, such as Princess Diana or Kate Middleton, tend to use to protect their modesty, while the male members are allowed to sit anyway they choose. It involves sitting with the knees and ankles tightly bound and slanted to one side. Not as preferable to the Cambridge cross, which involves crossing your ankles. One can only wonder how Kate Middleton keeps up that smile in public.
Bob: We’re going to a party today, sweetie. You should use the duchess slant when you sit.

Kate: I’d rather die.
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Pee Calculus

When you have to pee in a movie but don’t want to miss anything, and must do the following mental equation: will the amount I have to pee cause enough discomfort to diminish my attention capacity for the remainder of the movie to an extent which is greater than the amount of the movie I would miss by making a mad dash to the restroom.
I saw Satantango last night, wonderful film but by the 5th hour I had to start doing pee calculus.
Pee Calculus by anorlondo October 1, 2026
Word of the Day on October 2, 2026
Literally "dirty" pronounced with a West Indian accent. Can also have a positive connotation, for example Sean Paul's album title "Dutty Rock".
"The girl is pretty but she corrupt and dutty!"

or, in a positive usage:

"Booya! That freestyle was dutty!"
Dutty by J Hall April 3, 2003
Word of the Day on October 1, 2026
korean word for madam, older woman
Ajumma wait a moment
Ajumma by aintnotinbutnice July 5, 2009
Word of the Day on September 30, 2026

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
Word of the Day on September 29, 2026
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
Word of the Day on September 27, 2026
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