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1.) A foundation white paint/pigment/chalk/gypsum material used for paintings, sculptures and other products

2.) Adds texture. Tons of texture.

3.) When used in the phrase, "To throw some gesso on it", refers to an object or action of the highest quality; an example of A+ work; the solution to any problem.
Ryan: "Dude, my sculpture is so lacking. What should I do?"

Phyllis: "Throw some gesso on it!"

Ryan: "Wow, what texture! My sculpture rocks!"

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Danielle: "I threw SO much gesso on that essay yesterday. I got an A!"

Nelly: "What texture in your words Danielle!"

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Haley: "Did you hear about the Chilean Miners, and their rescue? Amazing, right?"

Ben: "They threw so much gesso on that shit, damn. A real textural miracle!"
Gesso by positiveanarchy March 30, 2011
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anything that is white and liquidy (jizz)
i gessoed all over your mom
gesso by bob November 26, 2003
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Cum,Jizz,Sperm,or any white gooy shit that comes out of a dingaling
Regan loves the squatchy taste of gesso
gesso by josh November 29, 2003

Gesso your Canvas 

The phrase, "gesso your canvas," originates from the action of applying gesso, a white paint-like mixture, onto your canvas to prepare it for painting.
"Gesso your canvas," the teacher instructed. She wanted to make sure everyone's canvas was ready for today's lesson.
Gesso your Canvas by simsfreeplay444 September 9, 2025
A strong, courageous, independent, brave, and caring person. He loves with a strong Passion, his love is like a burning flame it’s beautiful and should be taken care of but can be pain full and can be put out in an instant. He chooses not to hurt others because he’s been hurt so much and wants to see others happy
Person 1: he’s so weak.
Person 2: no he’s just Gerson he don’t want to hurt others.
Gerson by Soto_gremery October 5, 2018

Gensokyo 

Gensokyo (幻想郷, literally Land of Illusions or Land of Fantasy; more accurately romanized as Gensōkyō or Gensoukyou) is the fictional land that the entire Touhou series takes place in. Its culture vaguely resembles that of feudal Japan, with a lot of folktale elements added on.

Gensokyo was originally a desolate, haunted region of Japan ages ago. The youkai that lived there began to terrorize the surrounding lands, and thus powerful, heroic humans were sent to exorcise and exterminate them. The off and on battle between humans and youkai continued on until 1884 A.D., when Gensokyo was sealed off from this increasingly scientific and skeptical world with the creation of the Hakurei Border. There has been little contact between our societies ever since. Today, the only known gateway between Gensokyo and this world is the Hakurei Shrine, which stands in isolation along the border on distant mountains of the far east.
Gensokyo is populated mainly by youkai, but a decent human and rabbit population lives there as well. Some of its inhabitants went there to hide, to escape, to find shelter when no one and nowhere else would accept them. Many of them just like the natural darkness.
Maribel Han has visited Gensokyo in her dreams!
Gensokyo by redtails April 18, 2010
The sound of invading squid-girl
This beach will be mine, de geso.
de geso by ikaanon May 18, 2011
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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

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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