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The first in a long line of "Fakes." Not "fake" due to personality or attitude persay, merely "fake" because he was the second JD to join a group of friends. May have a fondness for television, leather loveseats, anime, wine, and other hipsters.
"I love Fake D, but he is melting into the couch again!"
"I would like to introduce you guys to my friends Joe and Fake Joe"
Fake D by Hamed&Andrew July 18, 2006

fake d.i.y. 

When someone or something creates the illusion of anything being done or made d.i.y. or adhering closely to the d.i.y. ethos of do-it-yourself, but the truth is lacking the d.i.y. spirit.

There is a bis song (This is Fake diy) that bemoans the trend.
This is/ funded by a major/
But shabbily packaged to pretend that it’s cool
Those Urban pants are cute, but they're so fake d.i.y. with the cub scout patches sewn all over them.
fake d.i.y. by Lulululu December 16, 2005

fake Ph.D. 

Dubious "graduate" degree granted by cynical, money-hungry institutions of "higher learning" for purposes of allowing holder to pose as a scholar, academic, or other fashionably trendy charlatan whilst offering the chosen "field" of inquiry absolutely nothing in terms of serious intellectual achievement or advanced understanding. Fake Ph.D.'s subsequently engage in the absurd high wire act of passing themselves off as elitists, albeit at the cost of plying the charade at any number of bottom-feeding universities and junior colleges, oftimes with little in the way of real teaching duties or responsibilities. The scam is further perpetuated by innumerable junkets to fraudulent "academic" conferences (with other fake Ph.D.'s, of course!) for the purpose of inflating an already thin curriculum vitae (C.V.),in hopes of achieving a higher salary and "tenure". What published work exists often appears in third-rate journals or failing political rags, often run by other fake Ph.D.'s to perpetuate the sordid industry whilst satisfying the publishing requirement. Recipients of fake Ph.D.'s NEVER abide by traditional requirements (i.e., learning ancient Hebrew, Latin, Greek AND a current foreign language; years of intense, overseas study with a noted mentor or expert in the field; real academic and teaching responsibilties as a novice instructor or lecturer, et al) and as such, are justifiably ridiculed, scorned, and shunned by the bona fide academic community. Sadly, some reputable institutions in recent times have put up with and even contributed to this sham because of a dire need for revenue sources (to fund authentic research, perhaps?) and fake Ph.D.'s, however dubious their claims, pay precious tuition dollars for such distinction. In turn, they get to flatter their egos and personal vanity pretending to be scholars, whilst shamelessly stealing ideas and work product from their unknowing students and colleagues, thus further degrading themselves and the "junk academic" market they operate in. This whole serpentine phenomenon has largely come to pass courtesy of the persistent immigrant myth that a college degree is a desirable thing to obtain and, forthwith, the degree-granting industry has been considerably dumbed down by market forces to make that ideal possible for the average consumer. Personally, I think fake Ph.D.'s exist because they miss their own undergraduate days, they perceive an easier life (living as perpetual adolescents who never quite grow up), and they want to get laid by their more attractive students. Try to stay young, hip, and sexy forever! Pathetic.
Charlotte decided to attend a more reputable and academically challenging private college in the Northeast as opposed to accepting a full tuition-paid scholarship from a nearby commuter college as there were persistent rumors that the more local school abounded with fake Ph.D.'s thereby renedering a degree from such institution essentially worthless.
fake Ph.D. by Rustbelt Jones March 22, 2008

I’d rather be cast down with the sodomites than live a fake life with those at the top

What you’d say to those who criticize your interests, as a defense.
Person 1: dude I can’t believe your a Konosuba fan that’s like the lowest of the low how can you like that shit
Person 2: I’d rather be cast down with the sodomites than live a fake life with those at the top
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pod person 

A person pretending to be something they aren't, or an impostor. This is inferred because of the old alien movies where alien pods appear on earth and the "pod people" dispose of the humans and slowly reproduce the bodies, pretending to be humans.
The pod person was pretending to be my father, but I knew that he was an alien when he acted differently than my father ever would have.
pod person by Christopher M. May 9, 2005
Word of the Day on November 10, 2026
A dead drop is a location used to secretly pass items between two people, without requiring them to meet.

Spies have been known to use dead drops, using various techniques to hide the items and to signal that the drop has been made. Drug dealers use this as well.

A common place is to duct tape the item to the underside of a toilet cover in a public restroom.

A signal is sometimes used as well to indicate there is something to pickup, like a pile of stones in a certain formation. After checking the drop the signal is removed.
"The dead drop is the restroom toilet at the Gulf station at the corner of Commercial Ave. and Georges Rd."
dead drop by rubberroom July 23, 2008
Word of the Day on November 9, 2026

No Surprises Wedding

A "No Surprises Wedding," or NSW, is a wedding invitation designation that tells attendees that there can be no unplanned announcements, engagements, events or speeches at the wedding - all actions must be pre-approved by the couple. Anyone who performs an unapproved "surprise" will be asked to leave the wedding early.

This designation comes from Reddit, where so many stories of bad wedding behavior indicated a need to communicate expectations for the wedding behavior of attendees.
You are cordially invited to the nuptials of Brian and Tom on October 31 at noon.

Please note that this wedding is child-free (under 10) and a No Surprises Wedding (NSW). Reach out to wedding planner Sami Smith to request approvals or exceptions; please note that exceptions will be rare. Limited child care for under-10s will be available. All approvals will be noted and included in planning. Unapproved, or surprise exceptions, will result in guests being asked to leave.
Word of the Day on November 8, 2026
Ulzzang true definition is "best & "face" = best face in korean. They are basically people with above average looks, sometimes with the use of photoshop and haduri who post their pics online, some becoming internet celebrities.
"Hey, see that chick over there? She's pretty enough to be an ulzzang. :D"
ulzzang by `r i k kit t y February 26, 2008
Word of the Day on November 7, 2026
EBK stands for "Elite Ball Knowledge." 1 In internet slang, "ball knowledge" originally referred to a deep understanding of football/soccer or basketball, but it has evolved into a broader term for having a highly sophisticated, deep, or niche understanding of any specific topic (such as music, movies, or subcultures).
Person A: "That scene was a direct homage to an unreleased 1982 Japanese indie film."
Person B: "Wow, EBK."
EBK by silwhett November 5, 2026
Word of the Day on November 6, 2026
A seemingly endless debate with a idiot
I don't know man im not ready for yap trap stupidity today which always tries to suck you into it
Yap Trap by WolfieSnack November 4, 2026
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