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friend with penalties 

A member of the opposite sex, that you know because they make it clear they have been in love with you since you met. You refuse their romantic gestures almost coldheartedly, and struggle to keep them at an arm's length, but safely within the friend zone, because they have some value or benefit for you. Unknowingly, they constantly attempt to make their affections for you more clear sand present them to you in painful obvious ways. Only to be rejected, repeatedly. You have "penalties" like, you refrain from casual hugs, or physical contacts, emotional outbursts or gratitude, for fear they might see it as a positive thing! Some form of an advance on your part, so you have to monitor your standard behavior when around them.
Oh, ya... That's nobody sexual, just my friend with penalties *name* and it's NOT like that!! For real, don't play around, and catch me a stalker!
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friends with penalties 

A friendship, most often between a man and women, that you do everything that you would when dating, but without romantic or sexual behavior. Many people assume the two of you are dating when in public. Note: Neither party wants something more out of the relationship.
How long have those two been dating?

They aren't.
Is he at least getting some?
No, they are just friends with penalties.
Word of the Day on December 27, 2014

friends with penalties 

A friend that you don't want to stop being friends with, but they are always the source of bad shit, aka penalties.

*You often have to pay for things for them because they "forgot their wallet".
*Every time you're trying to score a number, they come over and say something to ruin your chances.
*They're always saying things around others that get you into fights, or almost do.
*Every time you plan a night out with them they cancel and you're left trying to figure out what to do.
Friend: "Hey man I saw you talking to that girl, did you get her number?"
You: "Nah man, X came over and said Y... then she took off."
Friend: "Damn, that sucks. Why would he say that?"
You: "friends with penalties shakes head"
friends with penalties by Bot7143 December 27, 2014
A small piece of information. Derived from the word ken, used often in the scottish language and is synonymous with knowledge.
Person 1: "Hey I don't get this shit. How do you solve this problem?"
Person 2: "I got that one. Give me some kenlets on this assignment and I'll help you w/ that one."
kenlet by Norma Y. October 8, 2005
Word of the Day on July 13, 2026

I mean I guess bro

a word of expression to when you give up on comprehending someone's words of ignorance, stupidity, absurdity or are too exhausted to formulate a proper response.

Commonly seen in TikTok comment sections in replies to lazy attempts at humor, overconfidentally incorrect statement, or an over-the-top comment or when someone completely misses the mark on something.
"actually... incorrect statement, hope this helps!"
"I mean I guess bro"
Word of the Day on July 12, 2026

abandonware 

n. software that is no longer sold or supported by the original publisher / developer, often found as free downloads on the internet because it cannot be obtained elsewhere. Not legal, but often seen as morally acceptable because the company that made it is no longer selling the title, nor releasing it as freeware, therefore abandonware is "keeping the game alive", so to speak.
Doom II is not abandonware because id still sells it, while The Incredible Machine is not sold, therefore is abandonware.
abandonware by Spoom October 24, 2003
Word of the Day on July 11, 2026

Foot prisons 

Socks. Annoying, sweat-causing, non-barefoot enducing, everyday socks.
The first thing I do when I take off my shoes, is rip off the foot prisons I had to wear inside them. That's why I prefer flip flops, even in winter!
Foot prisons by Jackalope Hunter December 13, 2022
Word of the Day on July 10, 2026