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howth
Used to query the numerical order of descent of a particular entity on a list. This word is an offshoot of word linkages prevalant in Dravidian languages
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hothouse flower
A hothouse flower is flower that isn't hardy enough to grow under natural conditions. It has to be pampered and grown in a greenhouse or hothouse.
In regard to people it's used to describe someone who needs pampering or special conditions.
It doesn't exclusively mean high maintenance, but, needing special circumstances on some level to flourish, grow, be happy, or stable.
In regard to people it's used to describe someone who needs pampering or special conditions.
It doesn't exclusively mean high maintenance, but, needing special circumstances on some level to flourish, grow, be happy, or stable.
"She's the kinda girl you have to give space. A real hothouse flower. Turn the heat on her too much and she's outta there."
"He's kind of a hothouse plant. If he doesn't draw everyday he just wilts into depression."
(Nicholas Nickleby, 1838)"Mrs. Witterly is of a very excitable nature, very delicate, very fragile, a hothouse plant."
On an episode of "Frazier," Frazier was complaining about various things that bothered him. His father said, "Aren't you the little hothouse orchid."
"He's kind of a hothouse plant. If he doesn't draw everyday he just wilts into depression."
(Nicholas Nickleby, 1838)"Mrs. Witterly is of a very excitable nature, very delicate, very fragile, a hothouse plant."
On an episode of "Frazier," Frazier was complaining about various things that bothered him. His father said, "Aren't you the little hothouse orchid."
hothouse flower by Anissa J January 4, 2008
hoPhone
A second cell phone owned by a scandalous, usually married man. Apparently, all people in the U.S. own 1.04 cell phones. hoPhone represents the .04%.
hoPhone by magsdesign November 30, 2011
houpthie houp
1. a kiddie pool filled with lots of whipped cream where people usually congregate and jump around in for fun; usually found in fairs (like the OC fair, San Diego county fair)
2. a pile of whipped cream where people go cray in.
2. a pile of whipped cream where people go cray in.
"hey guys let's go to the houpthie houp and get our cream on!"
"that houpthie houp was so dissapointing. it definitely didn't have full fat whipped cream"
"that houpthie houp was so dissapointing. it definitely didn't have full fat whipped cream"
houpthie houp by pimpmahride September 10, 2012
Hopwhap
The semi-sexual act of having some skank kneel down naked infront of you while you jump up and down causing your hard dick to "whap" her tits, creating an amusing sound. For best reslults, wear Nike Air Jordans and at LEAST a 3.5 inch dick.
Guy 1: "Dude, I hopwhapped Jenna so hard yesterday, I left a dent in her tits!"
Guy 2: "Shut up, Dad"
Guy 2: "Shut up, Dad"
Hopwhap by Grodie and Brodie April 18, 2012
holthe
holthe by Ola the anon January 27, 2014
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womp
A lighthearted reaction upon receiving disappointing news of some sort. Usually something that isn't a particularly a big deal, esp. when it primarily affects someone else - sort of a mild schadenfreude. Sometimes doubled or tripled, and possibly said in a sing-songy voice for added comedic effect to imitate a muted trumpet, which is how the meme originated.
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Oblication
So Joe where are you taking the kids for spring break vacation? We are going on an oblication to Boca to visit my mother-in-law.
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Surf Dracula Syndrome
A phenomenon in film/television series, most notably streaming series, where the main premise is drawn out to such a point that it takes an entire season or more to get the parts of the series the audience is actually interested in seeing.
For example, if a series is titled "Surf Dracula," a majority of viewers would tune in expecting to see Dracula surfing by the first or second episode. However, the entire first season would instead be tedious padding and backstory before finally ending with Dracula surfing in the last five minutes of the season finale.
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I watched "Smallville" on Netflix the other day. Dude, it was ten seasons of filler before he finally flew! Major Surf Dracula Syndrome!
Surf Dracula Syndrome by AOmundson June 18, 2023
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Northstarring
Finding your way back to the truth by fixing on one verified fact and working out from there, the way you navigate by the North Star when everything around you is spinning.
Northstarring by Light Bearer October 22, 2026
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