(derogatory, colloquial)
Something of which the quality, tone and/or intellectuality of something, especially a word or phrase has been severely reduced.
"Neva seen" is a gremlinisation of "Golly".
"yewoh?" is a gremlinisation of "I beg you pardon?"
"West Side Story" is a gremlinisation of "Romeo and Julliet"
Short-hand for the word floccinaucinihilipilification, meaning the estimation of something as valueless (encountered mainly as an example of one of the longest words in the English language).
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.