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Griswalding 

Based on the rivalry between Clark Griswald, and his neighbor to have the most impressive, Christmas light display (as seen in the movie "Christmas Vacation",) "Griswalding" happens when your neighbor meets, or beats your light display, only to trigger a more obscene attempt on your part to outdo your challenger. The winnner is decided by ... who has the higher electric bill in January
Dude... we got our lights up early. Now look... that douchebag across the street is Griswalding us!. Back the store for more lights! How many strands CAN YOU hook in one sequence without blowing the breaker???
Griswalding by Flash Kolo December 11, 2013
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griswolding 

The act of touring through various neighborhoods searching for garish, tacky or otherwise 'over-the-top' holiday displays.

A reference to the family name, Griswold, of the characters from the National Lampoon film series; most notably the National Lampoons Holiday Vacation.
We loaded up the minivan with the kids and the camcorder and headed out Griswolding.
griswolding by barec2 December 25, 2006

Grimalding 

To forget your money or means of purchasing food, while putting your purchases on others tab.
Waiter - "Okay, your meal is $14.50"

Mike - "Oh shoot, left my wallet in the Cruiser', Dan, can you spot me this time?"

Dan - "Dammit Mike! You gotta stop grimalding me at lunch!"
Grimalding by Phantom Sock Puppets January 23, 2014
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square grouper by slipsheet November 6, 2004
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"Yeah, she's kind of annoying. All she ever talks about it ballet."

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"I can't, I have dance."
"You're such a Bunhead."

"Yeah... I know."
Bunhead by Jen00 October 24, 2014
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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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The phenomenon where adults salivate at children's toys
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kidulting by Emotional Cruiser October 12, 2025
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