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economical of effort 

A clever way of calling someone, including yourself, "lazy".
1: Damn, man, you're so lazy!
2: I'm not lazy, I'm just economical of effort.
economical of effort by Losyak April 28, 2013

economical buzz

An inexpensive way to get mildly intoxicated. Start with a cheap plastic bottle of booze, or a case of cheap light beer; then go slow.
I had a coupon for a free fountain drink, then I poured in a little cheap vodka to get an economical buzz.

We rushed a 30-pack from the pharmacy to the fridge. All of us got an economical buzz that evening watching the game on TV.
economical buzz by yes juanito yes November 27, 2014

economical unit 

A boyfriend or girlfriend who you live with but are unsure of if you want to really be with or cannot stand. However you are inclinded to remain together for monetary reasons including paying rent and bills and taking care of kids if applicable.
It would be fun to seek out other relationships but it is convenient that I have an economical unit to help with the kids and bills. Upsetting our daily routine would cause more struggle than desired currently.
economical unit by jillianl September 17, 2008

Economical Plague 

An indie rap group composed of young teenage rappers, notably Casper/Kasper (theGhost), Unonimus, and Lotus.
Did you check out that new Economical Plague song? It was fire.

economical saucepan 

person: what an economical saucepan
me: ..ok
economical saucepan by inksquiddo September 1, 2021

Economical Sophism

The use of economic language, models, and theories to defend positions that serve wealth while appearing neutral. Economical Sophism invokes "efficiency" to justify inequality, "incentives" to defend exploitation, "growth" to excuse destruction. It's sophistry with spreadsheets: using the appearance of rigor to obscure the reality of power.
"Tax cuts for the rich will trickle down, they said—decades later, it never did. Economical Sophism: using economic theory as a promise, not a prediction. The sophistry is in the confidence: they spoke with certainty about what never happened."
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A girl who does ballet and only talks about ballet. Her schedule is filled with dance classes which does not allow her to do any other activity.
"Hey, do you know that girl Sally?"

"Yeah, she's kind of annoying. All she ever talks about it ballet."

"Wow, what a Bunhead."

"Hey Sally, you want to hang out this weekend?"
"I can't, I have dance."
"You're such a Bunhead."

"Yeah... I know."
Bunhead by Jen00 October 24, 2014
Word of the Day on October 6, 2026

trucker's tan 

A sunburn or suntan focused on the left arm. It is caused by the left side of the body being the only half that gets exposed to sunlight while driving. Presumably, it would be located on the right side of the body in countries where they drive on the left side of the road.
I had a trucker's tan after driving for 10 straight hours on a sunny day.
Word of the Day on October 5, 2026
The phenomenon where adults salivate at children's toys
Every time I walk into the toy aisle, I catch myself kidulting over the latest action figures and LEGO sets!
kidulting by Emotional Cruiser October 12, 2025
Word of the Day on October 4, 2026
British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”

Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
According to the boffins downstairs, the murderer used a serrated blade.
Boffin by Agnon February 11, 2023
Word of the Day on October 3, 2026

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
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