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emotionally dating 

A strange place in which a friendship has developed into something more than a friendship yet nothing physical has actually happened. Discussion about this new level of relationship between the couple involved may or may not take place. It is also likely that mutual friends will notice a new intensity in their friendship. It is especially common amongst lesbians where the line between friendship and dating can become blurred.
“We were on the phone for 5 hours last night…”
“You are totally emotionally dating her!”

emotionally invested 

Caring for someone to the point of vulnerability knowingly your going to get hurt at some point by them yet still taking the chance to be connected and is something we should not jump into or let it happen lightly. Not necessarily a romantic sexual feeling
I care very deeply for you and believe we'll always be Emotionally connected.
I feel emotionally invested in your life

emotionally unstable

Intense mood swing;
A minor event may trigger an extreme emotional outburst.
Emotionally unstable; Jake didn't invite me to the party... He hates me and so does everyone else.
emotionally unstable by café February 17, 2015

emotionally troubled 

Someone that gives off vibes that they have no self esteem or self confidence and usually were abused and neglected during their childhood. Then as adults they have a difficult time in their day to day life. Their spirit is usually broken and subservient. Someone that is emotionally troubled can easily be taken advantage of by unscrupulous individuals.
I think Jane is emotionally troubled, she reminds me of a puppy that has been kicked too many times and is lost in a crowd of people.

emotionally shallow 

a person who has difficulty connecting to others; who has no deep emotions; who is also probably self-preoccupied and with no big vision about life
We all knew that Bill was emotionally shallow so when his brother died and he said, "Bummer," no one was surprised.
emotionally shallow by Quilyute43 January 13, 2017

Emotionally Scarred 

Emotionally Scarred means you have been through so much that you are scarred and some times you get use to it.
when u are Emotionally Scarred u are not worrying about anyone breaking your heart or anything because your scarred/ use to it.
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"The girl is pretty but she corrupt and dutty!"

or, in a positive usage:

"Booya! That freestyle was dutty!"
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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.
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Brent: he just tossed me a slop grenade
Slop Grenade by Joe Squid September 28, 2026
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After we broke up, he was floxi to me.
floxi by Dr. Geek May 13, 2009
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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
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Respectfully 

Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.

After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
Word of the Day on September 26, 2026

You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things.
Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."
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