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flourish of strumpets

A group of prostitutes, a gathering of whores, a collective term for ladies of ill repute.
Gross Vulgarian:"Look at all them cheap cunts over by that lamp post...."
Proper Fellow:"Indeed, it seems to be a flourish of strumpets."

rhetorical flourish 

An oratory elaboration which exceeds the limits of what most people would describe as useful or informative, or which tangentially strays into the realm philosophical musings.
"Yo, your homie said you was in for some shenanigans."

"No man, that was just rhetorical flourish."
rhetorical flourish by 2dois2b February 27, 2009

flourishing 

It means you are winning in your current situation.

It means you are on top of your game.
Nick was flourishing yesterday, he got all the girls in the club.

They looked so good, they were flourishing as Nationals.

Is that Marc Jacobs, you are flourishing.
flourishing by Flourish King June 12, 2014

Flourish 

To excel , grow in a healthy vigorious way or a bold or extravagant gesture action made especially to attract something
With a flourish, he ushered them inside
Flourish by Nichole 01 January 10, 2017

Flourish 

Flourish means to increase, thrive and to grow luxuriantly. It can also mean to prosper or achieve high success in every area of life. To Flourish is to reach the highest level of growth and influence. Flourish means to shine and glow as well.
Her business has flourish over the years.
Flourish by Feli Ari May 15, 2020

cape flourish 

The action of swirling one's cape in dramatic fashion right before an announced exit, but doesn't necessarily require the actual presence of a cape to achieve the intended effect (see awkward arm swing but followed with an exit stage left and dramatic music). Usually preceded by a declaration of intent, ("Come dobby, we're leaving") and followed by an evil laugh.

Usually reserved for villains, but can also refer to would-be heroes who just want to look cool. The real utility of a cape, because let's face it, capes do nothing except make you look cool. Often results in the opposite effect.
Cartman from South Park: "Screw you guys, I'm going home..." (queue cape flourish)

"To the Bat Cave!"

"I am Count Dracula... *cape flourish* AH AH AH"
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fauxstalgia 

Faux nostalgia. Faking old things in an attempt to recapture the feeling of times gone past, especially of technology that has passed.
Hipstamatic pictures, just like the vinyl-static added to digital recordings, is prime fauxstalgia
fauxstalgia by scotte61 December 16, 2010
Word of the Day on October 15, 2026

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
Word of the Day on October 14, 2026

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
Word of the Day on October 12, 2026

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
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