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Grindhouse 

A term used to describe a movie that sacrifices the traditional film-making concepts such as good acting, character development, production values, creative directing and an understandable plot outline in favor for sex, gore, nudity, violence and other shocking themes.
The term originates from the word used to describe theatres that were known to screen such movies.
The term has now been repopularized through Quentin Tarantino & Robert Rodriguez movie using that particular name.
Dude 1: "Dude, would you be so kind as to pass me that grindhouse-dvd over there?"
Dude 2: "Which one? Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Thriller, Cannibal Holocaust, The Beyond, I Spit On Your Grave, Last House On the Left, The Big Bird Cage, I Drink Your Blood, Bloodsucking Freaks, The Toolbox Murders, Superfly, Blacula, Dr.Blackenstein, Zombi Flesh Eaters, Virus, Mondo Cannibale, Porn Holocaust, Faster Pussycat Kill Kill, Supervixens, Beneath the Valley of the Ultra-Vixens, The Illsa Trilogy Box or the various Emanuelle flicks with Laura Gemser?"
Grindhouse by Lench Mob December 14, 2006
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Grindiosity 

The delusional projection that one's life is duller and harder than it really is.
His air of grindiosity was betrayed by his three-day work schedule, four month paid summer vacation and that ski chalet in Vail he thought no one knew about.
Grindiosity by Monkey's Dad February 25, 2020

Grindhouse 

The FedEx Forum when the Memphis Grizzlies play.
The Grizzlies play in a Grindhouse, the Spurs play in a Flophouse
Grindhouse by GrizzNation May 18, 2011

Grundious 

(adj.) 1. Grey in the emotional sense; lacking in emotional stimulation, esp. in regards to daily activities 2. Temporarily melancholy or morose
This week has been particularly grundious; the persistent dark skies and rain has really taken its toll on my emotions.
Grundious by Mateseco December 3, 2009

Emptius Giddicus 

A person who would not eat anything. Nope. Nothing. Never.
"This is a great example of an Emptius Giddicus" jack pointed to a garbage can
"Not true. It eats garbage" Juan said
"-_-" Jack Died.

Grindhouse  

A new movie from the brilliant minds of Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino. It's a double-feature containing Rodriguez's "Planet Terror" Tarantino's "Death Proof." Will definately be worth the money. Coming April 6 07
Grindhouse will be the best movie this year.
Grindhouse by JustOneFix January 26, 2007
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"Yeah, she's kind of annoying. All she ever talks about it ballet."

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trucker's tan 

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I had a trucker's tan after driving for 10 straight hours on a sunny day.
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