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ghanashyam 

Sanskrit. In Hinduism, this was the childhood name of Lord Krishna. Literally, the word translates to "Stormy Skies" or "Dark Heavens" ("Shyam" for "dark" and "Ghan" for "sky"). Lord Krishna was so nicknamed because of his dark complexion.
Because Krishna had dark complexion, the kids called him "Ghanashyam."
ghanashyam by sincinnatti August 21, 2006

ganushka 

another word for ecstasy, the drug. usually used in text messages so that parents do not relize what their children are talking about. because of the way it souns, kids who are figured out tell their parents that it is an arabian desert. commonly used in the santa clarita valley,especially saugus.
text messages:
Ashley: neda do u have the ganushkas??

mom walks in seees messages:
Ashleys mom: ganushkas?
Ashley: o dont worry mom nedas just goin to bring me he moms arabian desert she said it was soooooooooo good
ganushka by blooblaaa0324 February 19, 2010
An anus of an homosexual (Gay).
BRoooooo have you seen that Ganus?
Nah man, you gay?
Someone who helps everyone and never judges anyone for their problems. Has a very balanced personality, focuses on his career and also socializes well. Ghaus is smart and very attractive, people like to get attached with ghaus. Has an amazing sense of humour and many other interesting tricks up his sleeve.
Wow! He is so phenomenal, must be a Ghaus.
ghaus by Chrisadele November 12, 2020
The most awesomest person in the world and is a one of a kind person, smart but rarely shows it. kIND BUT ALSO LOVES TO ROAST PEOPLE. SOMEWHAT WEIRD!
GANUSHA IS AWESOME
Ganusha by dyjjdhgk March 19, 2019

Woke-ghanistan 

A legendary place where all the self-proclaimed "woke" social justice warriors come from and the place they want to turn the current world into. Logic doesn't apply there, just feelings. A pun formed by "woke" plus the suffix "ghanistan" (-istan meaning land of).
Beth: "If they are white and male, you are automatically racist and sexist."
Nancy: "Can you explain why that is?"
Beth: "No, go educate yourself, it's simple logic.
Nancy: "Yeah, logic made in Woke-ghanistan".
Woke-ghanistan by lizzzardking March 27, 2021
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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
Word of the Day on September 27, 2026

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
Word of the Day on September 26, 2026

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."
Word of the Day on September 25, 2026
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
Word of the Day on September 24, 2026
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
Word of the Day on September 23, 2026

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
Word of the Day on September 22, 2026
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