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The derogatory term, "Ghinder" is a racial slur that is commonly used to refer to former members of the British Raj. This term has a fruitful history, dating back to when the British Empire ruled parts of the Indian Subcontinent under the British Raj, a period of colonial rule that lasted from 1858 to 1947. During this time, the British exercised subversive control over its people. The modern nations of India, Pakistan & Bangladesh were historically known to be forced into their sovereignty, their people subjected to cruel and unjust torture. Specifically, the word is derived from the Hindi word "Gandhi" and was used as a pejorative term to describe those who were under British authority. Over time, the meaning of the term has evolved significantly, and it has come to refer to any person of South Asian descent who is seen as either low-class, dirty, or incarcerated for menial labor. However, despite its negative connotations, the slur has taken on a more positive meaning. Countless ghinders have “embraced” this term, using it as a form of in-group identification. In such communities, the word is a playful or affectionate greeting, seen as a way of establishing a sense of belonging. Additionally, courteous ghinders are able to give out 'passes'. G-word passes are primarily given out to members of different racial identifications due to their inability to say the word. However, if a pass is granted, the holder is finally able to divulge the slur, free of societal judgment.
Person 1: "Man, I hate ghinders! They smell like shit."

Person 2: "Put that on my thrice-removed cousin-brother's baby momma's dogwalker's unborn daughter!"

Person 1: "Dude, I can't believe Rohit Venkatesh works at 7/11!"

Person 2: "He's definitely a ghinder, bro."
ghinder by daddyneni8612 February 11, 2023
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22 Grand Job remixed by Lethal Bizzle

Indie backing but rap fronting

Godfather of indie at present is Statik who made the compilation - Grindie Volume 1
grindie by J Downes July 29, 2006
A mix between Grime and Indie.
Rather self explanatory.
Grime being an underground genre largley established in the early 2000's, topped of with a helping of Indie fronting it.
After the huge Indie boom over the past few years some clever soles decided to mix the two genres to become Grindie.
One of the more 'mainstream' bands that front this move would british(oh yes!) band Hadouken!.
Contraversially though i must admit.
Some critics believe Hadouken! are the best new comer of 2007 in the new music scene and others believe they are the worst mixed-genre band. Ever. Claiming that James, the front guy has sold out his roots as being an original Grime act.
This was formally brought to the lovers and haters of Hadouken!s attention in an issue of NME(an ace new music magazine in England) with a whole article devoted to the argument. One side lovers. Otherside haters.
In the issue of NME which followed the debate James appeared saying that he hasnt sold anyone out and that his music is music.
Love it and buy the tracks.
Hate it and go back and listen to bloody Razorlight.

I i were you id choose the first one.

Other bands and DJ's in the Grindie genre would be Grime Dj, Statik and also Lithal Bizzle.
But yes.
That for you is Gindie.
Listen to Hadouken!.
They're mint.

If you like Grindie you may want to try different genres such as new rave, nurave, Grime, and Dancecore.

I hope i have enlightened you.
Thanks for reading.
Kid1 - Oi buffet slayer

Kid2 - What you FEB?

Kid1 - I heard this awesome song on Zane Lowes show on tuesday, it was a weird mix of genres. I want to find them on MySpace but i dont know what they're called, or what genre to type in.

Kid2 - Well what did it sound like?

Kid1 - It was a kind of mix between Grime and Indie.

Kid2 - Dude! Are you on crack or something?! Its blatently Grindie. You know, the mix between Grime and Indie. Thats the Genre you want. And it was on Zane Lowes show?

Kid1 - Yeah blud.

Kid2 - Its was most proberbly Hadouken! then, there new song Liquid Lives is out soon.

Kid1 - Oh right. Thanks.

Kid2 - You would have known that if you were cool. Sort ya life out.
Grindie by Charmander July 20, 2007
A ethnic nickname for someone who was born in India otherwise known as The magic carpet land or the place where Aladin was filmed. Often used as a part of a lager word "Ghinderfoot" which describes the native tribe in which they are part of.
If that girl had anymore hair on her face she would be a ghinder.
OR
If I had anymore sand in my backyard I would be a ghinder.

Ghundies 

Ghetto undies. Usually fit well and are sexy, but are seen worn above the pants line. Worn by women. Also known as ghunderwear, ghanties. NOT A THONG.
You're walking through the mall. This girls underwear is completely out of her pants and you know it's not a mistake. (You know because those Ghundies have a nice pattern and look awesome!)
Ghundies by samalicious2 December 26, 2008
Ghinder is a quasi-derogatory term for people of Indian descent, most oftenly used in the Northeastern part of the United States and is heavily used in the Northern New Jersey/New York area. However, it describes only those few who have a very hard time to keep clean and are new to the culture of the United States. A ghinder, also, possesses the quality of being cheap, unsanitary, and very obiedient to elders.
Damn dirty ghinder in front of me needs some Axe!
Ghinder by Haider S January 9, 2006
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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.

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I found your stash of blue movies under your bed.
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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.
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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.”
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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
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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
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