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Memy way to say gamble. The word was popularized by Twitch streamer named Reckful (Byron Daniel Bernstein), when he was playing online casino games on his stream.
I'ma gamba all my money right now!
Gamba by aviloSoAmaze February 10, 2021
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gambarize 

I will try harder
I will do my very best

A word created by an illustrious member of the internet sumo community.
Its a play on words of the Japanese word gambaru -gambarimasu, a succinct word best translating to "I will do my best".
Sumo Rikishi (wrestlers) when being interviewed often end with Ganbarimasu, 'I will do my best', but when translating to English the feeling in the word gambarimasu is lost, it lacks heart.
"gambarize"
sounds stronger and is a conjunction of gambarimasu and 'ize' in English, (to make more, become) eg: modernize.
Therefore gambarize means to try harder to do my best and an apt word for the tough training and rigours of sumo.
He is still young and has to gambarize.
I need to gambarize my sumo.
He himself says he will gambarize and climb back up the ranks.
I just want him to gambarize.
I'll have to endure the pain and gambarize!
Well, all I can do is gambarize the best I can.
gambarize by sekihiryu December 12, 2008

Garbasail 

Noun. A wind sail made out of garbage bags and duct tape. The word Garbasail comes from the words Garbage Bag Sail, abbreviated as "Gar Ba Sail" or Garbasail.
That Garbasail looks excellent.
It's a great day for Garbasailing.
Those are the Garbasailors.
Have you ever Garbasailed?
Garbasail by Josh Levine September 6, 2005

Gambatte 

Japanese phrase meaning "Go for it"! or "Do your best!" Similar to how English speakers say "Break a leg!" It's usually echoed before major events involving competition.
Commentator A: It is the finals round of our matchup with our two competitors in their respective corners!!

Crowd: Gambatte!!

Fighter A: what are they saying ?

Fighter B: They are cheering us on. They're telling us to "Do your best!" or "Break a leg!"
Gambatte by KalasBlackwing July 9, 2018
n. quality of increasing gayness
v. did something in a gay manner, or were done something to in a gay manner
adj. wicked flamboyantly gay
n. My ass hurts. I think someone came in my room and gaybassed me last night.
gaybas by somerandomkid December 28, 2005
Japanese word for 'Go for it!!' or 'Try your best!!'..It's often echoed before a challenge..
"My exam is tomorrow, need to study now"
"Gambate!!"
Gambate by Id-Izz-Ish May 24, 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.
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You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

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