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Germansplaining

Well-known cultural phenomenon in Europe in which a German-thinking individual (usually from Germany, Austria, or Switzerland) that you may have never interacted with before notices something distressing and promptly steps out of their comfort zone to 'help' , by systematically lecturing you on all the things that you are doing wrong about your life and all the things that you should and are not doing.

A non-verbal form of Germansplainin is also known as the GLOD (German Look of Disapproval)
"Some old man started Germansplaining to me while I was walking down the street"
"What did he tell you?"
"I don't know, I don't speak German"
Germansplaining by xp93 February 24, 2019

Germanika 

Study of german language and culture.
I am into Germanika.
Germanika by Rotorhead February 24, 2005

Germansplaining

Explanation of something by a German, typically to a Slav, in a manner regarded as condescending or patronizing.
- No, no, you don't understand. "Nein nein, Du verstehts nicht." You have to understand "Du muss verstehen", that we are telling you that you are wrong, because we know what is wrong and what is right, and naming it "Germansplaining" is wrong.

- Man, that is Germansplaining on a metalevel.
Germansplaining by iglistien May 6, 2022

germansplaining

When Germans give unsolicited and often extremely superficial advice on complex sensitive issues not related to Germany to people of other nationalities, which they consider less developed than Germany.
- Oh, are you Ukrainian?! I'm so sorry... but let me say something: YOU SHOULD cede your territories to Russia FOR PEACE, man. Unfortunately, there is no alternative to negotiations...
- Thank you for germansplaining, it's priceless as usually.
germansplaining by uln July 7, 2022

germanski 

germanski by german hater March 22, 2004
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Basically the same meaning as ate.
x:"Girl your fit chewed today!"
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Blue Movie 

A pornographic film.

The use of the word "blue" to refer to sexually explicit content was first recorded in Scotland in 1824. "Blue" meant "lewd" because prostitutes dressed in blue gowns.
I found your stash of blue movies under your bed.
Blue Movie by Shayde79 January 20, 2011
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fache-couture 

French slang, which translated, means "bull's fashion" but basically equates to "hyper trendy" or overly trendy. Used when a person wishes to express distaste at the latest fashion trend/fad, because it seems that everyone has a certain item of clothing or is wearing it. This term is most frequently heard in Paris but is slowly spreading to other parts of France.
1. That Burberry scarf is so fache-couture.
2. That purple American Apparel hoodie is so fache-couture.
fache-couture by bkgmh46x0x March 18, 2008
Word of the Day on October 17, 2026
A slang term for GLP-1 medications(like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, etc.), usually referring to their appetite-killing, weight-loss, or “I forgot to eat” effects rather than the medical details.

Usage:
* Often casual, ironic, or meme-y
* Can imply effortless weight loss, suppressed hunger, or being “powered by pharmaceuticals”

Notes:
Not a brand name—just shorthand for the whole GLP-1 wave. Frequently shows up in online jokes, gym talk, and group chats where people pretend they’re *totally* doing it naturally.
“I’m not dieting, I’m just on that glippy.”
“Ever since the glippy hit, food feels optional.”
“That summer body? Yeah, glippy assisted.”
Glippy by Wild Stoner Appears December 14, 2025
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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
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