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A modification of the common word 'generous' mainly used by old gay men in a chat room to indicate their desire to pick up a hooker. No one is sure why they use that word instead of the real one other than to avoid notice of law enforcement officials. Also can appear as genru$ further indicating a desire for a financial transaction in exchange for sex.
65 y/o seeks younger for a good time. Genrus here.
Genrus by Erock82 August 15, 2008
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When you incorrectly address the gender of of a human being .
"Dude you just gensulted our waitress!"
"No I didn't I said to him he did a good job and left a 15% tip."

"That was a chick dumb ass!"
Gensult by Gregaroidson. March 18, 2017

genrelising

To give a simplified definition of the genre of a piece of art, especially (but not limited to) music.
"It's electronica."
"Don't you mean it's post-hardcore apocalyptic punk indie synth pop?"
"Oh, I was genrelising."
genrelising by ForsakenDAemon October 1, 2006

genrunner 

A true Pokemon fan that likes all generations and not just red blue and yellow. The opposite of a genwunner.
Genrunner: I love the new Pokemon X and Y!
Non-fan: What?!? How can you stand that trash, blue and red is where it's at! Dumb genrunner.
Genrunner: *facepalm*
genrunner by Qteeface October 2, 2013

Genrelisation 

A simplified definition of the genre of a piece of art, especially (but not limited to) music.
"It's electronica."
"Don't you mean it's post-hardcore apocalyptic punk indie synth pop?"
"Oh, I guess that was a bit of a genrelisation."
Genrelisation by ForsakenDAemon October 1, 2006

genrelise 

Inventing excessive, ridiculous and unnecessary sub-genres, cross-genres and meta-genres to describe a style of music, your personal taste in music or the music of a specific artist. Particularly prevalent in the fields of electronic dance music and extreme metal.
DJ: "I play kind of hyped-up progressive deep house with a kind of minimal/fidget flavour to it"
Everyone else: "Don't fucking genrelise mate"

Metaller: "I'm really into Nordic folk-deathcore and symphonic black grindcore the moment"
Everyone else: "Yeah? Great. So you like metal, right?"

Music journalist: "Have you heard of Aquacrunk? It's the new big thing from Glasgow. Everyone's talking about it"
Everyone else: "Aquacrunk? Are you fucking joking? Get a life mate."
genrelise by Genghis Kong February 12, 2009
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NYC people who migrate north to Quahog, RI to see the leaves in the fall.
New York and everyone from there can fornicate themselves with an iron stick.
leafers by ss++ February 8, 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.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
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You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things.
Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."
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Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.

Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.

Modified derivative of granola.
"I need more crunchy guys in my life. I'm so tired of dating preppy metrosexual assholes."

"I'm heading out to the crunchy store to pick up some fair trade chocolate and tea tree oil, do you need anything?"
crunchy by EBC July 11, 2007
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A group of people, typically women, searching through someone’s digital footprint in order to find more information about that person.
Susie wasn’t sure if her new Hinge match was a creep, so she assembled Galantir and they found out he used to post slurs on gaming forums.
Galantir by Ge-sus September 22, 2026
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murderhobo 

In a tabletop game, a murderhobo is a player who murders NPCs indiscriminately. This is normally derogatory, referring to a player who totally ignores quests, dialog, backstory, trade, world building etc.

The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.
DM: The sad little orphan girl tugs at Steve's trenchcoat to get his attention, and ask for help saving her pet dog from...
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
murderhobo by Loup&S September 9, 2021
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