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Extreme and utter stupidity that can get you laid.
Girl: Wow, you just saved me from that train!

Boy: Apparently I did.

Boy's Best Friend: What an act of heroism. Dumbass.

Girl: Here's my phone number.

Boy's Best Friend: Son of a bitch!
Heroism by DorkVader January 9, 2010

Manufactured heroism 

When someone or some people creates a problem that he/they can solve to get praised by people who know not the plan from the onset.
The government banned motorcycle ride sharing so thousands of people are inconvenienced. A politician then cancels the ban under "his" efforts and get praised. He is said to have manufactured heroism.

an heroism 

The act of being an hero, or an act that is particularly an heroic.
"What happened after he lost his iPod was a perfect display of an heroism."

Suicide by Heroism 

Similar to suicide by police, this method of killing yourself is done by throwing yourself in a dangerous situation, knowing you will likely die, but also knowing that you will save others in the process and finally be appreciated for once.
While this may sound like just straight up heroism, it is more than that. This form of suicide is committed by people who desire attention, and are likely depressed, but also want to do good for this world before taking their leave.
Guy 1: "DUDE, DID YOU SEE THE NEWS?"
Guy 2: "No, why?"
Guy 1: "This kid at my school just prevented a mass shooting by throwing himself onto the gunman and knocking him unconscious. He got shot multiple times though and died from bleeding out."
Guy 2: "Why the fuck did he do that?!"
Guy 1: "Some people call it 'Suicide by Heroism', to be honest, that kid was obviously depressed so this has to have been the case. I wish we would have known sooner. Then again, he probably saved our asses."
Guy 2: "Yeah, that's for sure. He'll be remembered."

Moral Heroism 

A person who is willing to sacrifice everything, even his/her life, to assume a noble role of a blameless, righteous, virtuous and good person.

Their orientation toward morals would be considered brave and a true champion of achieving good and rightness, almost to be considered god-like in morals.

Most people do not consider moral heroism as obligatory, it is not forced. One dictated by moral heroism binds them self to this contract under personal desire and will only.
Shawn is a moral hero, the true definition of moral heroism, because he has not even considered his own entitlement to his personal belongings or his health. Since he has gave it all away, including his life savings and even his extra organs, to guarantee the maximum good has been achieved, the maximum he is capable of granting.
Moral Heroism by Darkness545454 March 13, 2010

Heroinsmith 

The very first video game which teaches you how to shoot up with real needles. Heroinsmith is a lot like it's predecessor, Heroin Hero, but it uses real needles and real heroin instead of simulated heroin. Heroinsmith is usually played before playing Rocksmith to help you relax before playing.
I fucked up my Rocksmith career by playing too much Heroinsmith.
Heroinsmith by TurkTurkleton January 7, 2012
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Nickname given to bales of marijuana thrown overboard or out of airplanes. Origin is reportedly from members of the US Coast Guard in the area of Southern Florida.
"Base we've got some square groupers floating outside of Miami harbor."
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A girl who does ballet and only talks about ballet. Her schedule is filled with dance classes which does not allow her to do any other activity.
"Hey, do you know that girl Sally?"

"Yeah, she's kind of annoying. All she ever talks about it ballet."

"Wow, what a Bunhead."

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

"Yeah... I know."
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trucker's tan 

A sunburn or suntan focused on the left arm. It is caused by the left side of the body being the only half that gets exposed to sunlight while driving. Presumably, it would be located on the right side of the body in countries where they drive on the left side of the road.
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
Every time I walk into the toy aisle, I catch myself kidulting over the latest action figures and LEGO sets!
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British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”

Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
According to the boffins downstairs, the murderer used a serrated blade.
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