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Your howcome for coming to school late is not satisfactory.
howcome by uttam maharjan August 7, 2010

how come 

Why, request for proferring preferred explanation
how come by Hercolena Oliver April 19, 2009

How come? 

said when asking how or why something happened or is the case.
Person 1: "Tori, we're not coming to the party...🙃"
Person 2: "How come? 😕"
How come? by ManiAli December 2, 2021
Something awesome in reference to How I Met Your Mother
Howsome was that episode last night!
Howsome by HIMYMfan8856 November 8, 2011

how come 

The way that people under the age of 7 ask "why".
6 year old: "How come the sky is blue?"
Parent: "Because it is"

25 year old: "How come Kathy isn't coming by tonight?"
Friend: "Because you speak like a fucking child"
how come by tentimesfriday April 30, 2023
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pajama casual 

Pajama casual is a term used when working from home and preparing for a video conference. All business above the waist and your pajama pants down below.
We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.
pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020
Word of the Day on October 14, 2026

funflation 

The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets.
funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
Word of the Day on October 13, 2026
A US deep south term for an alligator. Usually used in the Cajun dialect.
Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
Word of the Day on October 12, 2026

Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
Throat Sweats by TacoFings420 April 23, 2024
Word of the Day on October 11, 2026
Being ignored by someone when making a statement or asking a question. Also known as blanked and turfed.
Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
aired by Pietro February 9, 2005
Word of the Day on October 10, 2026
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