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Smooth slick guy who is a player but is misunderstood and mistaken.
Ari is more holier than you think he is.

holier than thou douchebag 

An individual who has an over-inflated sense of self worth because of their conspicuous convictions in a higher power.
I'm sick of that holier than thou douchebag telling me it's okay that I'm a sinner.

holier-than-thou

acting like one is superior to others, condescending
I hate that bastard's holier-than-thou attitude.
holier-than-thou by Light Joker December 23, 2006

Holier-than-thou

When a person has taken the moral high-ground or are just up themselves, they are being "Holier-than-thou". Holier-than-thou literally means, holier than me or better than me.
Just because I made one stupid mistake doesnt mean Britney gets to give me this holier-than-thou attitude!
Holier-than-thou by Dani December 28, 2005

holier-than-thou

Refers to someone that is stuck-up, or a snob. They must ALWAYS be the leader, and they are always a good leader. Ironically, they always have numerous faults, but never EVER admit to them.
Ryza from NationStates.net is holier-than-thou
holier-than-thou by Kenthar July 23, 2003

holier-than-left

A term used to describe an individual who identifies with the political left but takes their beliefs to an extreme level, using them to virtue signal and shame others who do not share their exact ideology.

These individuals are often seen as self-righteous and hypocritical, as they claim to champion progressive causes while simultaneously engaging in behavior that contradicts those beliefs.

Also "holier-than-left" is often used in response to individuals who engage in performative activism or who prioritize their moral superiority over actual progress.

It is also used to describe those who engage in cancel culture, attempting to silence or shame anyone who disagrees with their worldview.
I can't stand that holier-than-left guy who always lectures us about privilege but never actually does anything to help marginalized communities!
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Respectfully 

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.

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You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

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Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.

Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.

Modified derivative of granola.
"I need more crunchy guys in my life. I'm so tired of dating preppy metrosexual assholes."

"I'm heading out to the crunchy store to pick up some fair trade chocolate and tea tree oil, do you need anything?"
crunchy by EBC July 11, 2007
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Susie wasn’t sure if her new Hinge match was a creep, so she assembled Galantir and they found out he used to post slurs on gaming forums.
Galantir by Ge-sus September 22, 2026
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