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proximity enticement

The opposite of approach avoidance. To become increasingly attracted to a decision as one nears the decision moment.
"I felt a bit guilty when I told my wife I was going bowling, but as we pulled up to Jiggles the sense of proximity enticement washed that all away. "
proximity enticement by aretegroup February 27, 2015
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enticing 

to attract (someone) especially by offering or showing something that is appealing, interesting, etc.
"you could spend the night if you wanted to"
"that sounds enticing, but I'd have to lie to my father"
enticing by averyrayne37 September 25, 2013
A set of rulez fo behavior. See code of efics fo specificz.
"It's like 'ethics', but it's not" said Senior black correspondent for The Daily Show Larry Wilmore (May 4, 2007).
Rapper Cam'ron on CBS' 60 Minutes speaking about the 'Stop snitchin' campaign: "It's about bidnez, but it's also a code of efics".
efics by Oswald Spengler III May 24, 2007

Total Efficiency Coefficient, (T.E.C.)

T.E.C. Is the closest possible approximated measure of energy expended in any biochemical and or socioeconomic process from start (A) to finish (B) generally portrayed in calories and represented as a percentage in decimal form.
i.e. A boat carrying a load from South Africa to Beijing has a stand still value of (Xcalories) @ point (A)=Xcal. divided by the total calculable energy in calories expensed in “fuel”, “labor”, “payload loss” and “mechanical breakdown” used upon reaching point (B)=Xcal. where {Xt.e.c. = (A)Xcal. / (B)Xcal.}.

*Xt.e.c. = Total Efficiency Coefficient, (T.E.C.)
Nigerian slang- A bookworm, always buried in books, nerd looking, usually smart.
I'm sure Bill Gates must have been a serious effico when he was younger,.. yeah but who gives a shit now??
effico by Meka O August 18, 2010

efficienist 

An individual whose life is centred on being as efficient as humanly possible.
Neil is an efficienist, there is no doubt about that. He hates inefficient people, and believes there should be a law restricting those people from interacting with society.
efficienist by Neil Kifflife June 22, 2012
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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
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
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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
Word of the Day on October 11, 2026
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
Word of the Day on October 10, 2026

piddlefart

Instead of doing my homework, I decided to piddlefart around for two hours.
piddlefart by Rene April 25, 2005
Word of the Day on October 9, 2026
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