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1. Adj. Fake,unauthentic,sub standard person or thing.
E.g. 1. yo those gold chains ain't real son, they're fugazi
2. N. Something or/and somebody that is fake,inferior or sub standard.
E.g. 2. i only believe in what is real no time for the fugazis.
Adj. 1. those shoes i bought yesterday are bunch of fugazis.
Adj. 2. that dude is not real,he's fugazi.
N. 1. i only roll with real people, i don't roll with fugazis.
fugazi by BLAKA September 11, 2018

Fugaze/Fugazi 

Slang
3. Fugazi was an American GI slang during the Vietnam war. "Fugazi" is an acronym which stands for "Fucked Up, Got Ambushed, Zipped In." It refers to out-of-control situation such as in a chaotic jungle warfare combat environment. See also: List of US Army acronyms

Also fake or phony; a wannabe; unoriginal
Not sure where all of these other, 'Hipster', fugaze/fugazi definitions originate on Urban Dictionary, but they don't illustrate the appropriate tone and meaning of the word. See what I did there? #trash #fake #fronters #lames

Fugazi Brown Guy 

Someone who is crazy, fugazi, and just happens to be brown.
That fugazi brown guy thinks he is so good at 2K, but he is actually buns.
Fugazi Brown Guy by Cole Jarvis October 8, 2019
"That's a fugazi" (About a jewel, from "Donnie Brasco")
fugazi by Mikey May 5, 2003
1. Fake, not genuine, phony. Essence of being shady.
2. A man/woman who is gay.
Yo that situation is fugazie son. That guy is a little fugazie.
fugazie by JC March 31, 2005
1. Italian slang word for a fake or damaged item
2. Kickass punk rock band fronted by Ian Mackaye of Minor Threat
1: I was trying to sell this diamond, turns out it was a Fugazi
2: Dude, Fugazi are fucking legends
Fugazi by doctor chad thundercock January 19, 2019
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funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
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Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
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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.
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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
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