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High Yield Investment Program.

A synonym for typically Internet-based ponzi schemes, with small minimums (typically less than US$500) and promised sky high returns without risk (i.e. more than 20% per year).

NOTE: See Triumph of the Optimists: 101 Years of Global Investment Returns
by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh and Mike Staunton.
Remember that new HYIP that I found that pays 25% a month? Well it paid for three months and then it collapsed.
HYIP by Alfredo Alberto September 20, 2004
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1. A general expression of excitement and happiness.

The word "hyip" is the bastard child of the words hip and yip. Usually repeated twice in quick succession, the pitch of your voice should match the level of your excitement (higher pitch = more excited). Users of the phrase are often seen attempting to leap into the air while sitting down.
- How do you like your Dell Axim x50v?
- Hyip! Hyip!
hyip by E. Rock December 8, 2004
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hyippins 

1. A general expression of self-satisfaction.

A variation of the word hyip, "hyippins" indicates smugness rather than excitement. Should only be uttered in the most self-satisfied voice humanly possible.
- How were munchies?
- Hyippins.
hyippins by E. Rock December 8, 2004

HyipHyip 

An exclamation of fearlessness used by Hicks and country folk. Said right before doing something dangerous or very country thing. Often said at country parties in fields where shit is bound to happen!

Referenced in The YouTube video Redneck Jack In The Box by Puglife
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Hey I bet you won’t jump two stories off that roof onto a wooden table with a deer mount between your legs.
Oh yeah, hold my beer... HyipHyip
HyipHyip by TINYfury Page May 4, 2020

Hair spider

A tight, tangled knot of loose hair and lint that forms inside clothing during the clothes dryer cycle. It typically hides inside garments, causing an annoying lump or a phantom tickling sensation against the skin until it is found or falls out onto the floor during folding.
I was folding my clothes and a huge hair spider fell out onto my hand
Hair spider by Kmorsels July 15, 2026
Word of the Day on July 16, 2026
n. A screenshot fabricated by a company to misrepresent the graphics of a game; a combination of the words bullshit and screenshot.

Originated from Penny Arcade, a popular gaming webcomic.
-Have you seen Madden 2006 for the Xbox 360? The graphics are gonna be awesome!
-Dude, the Madden 2006 images they showed at E3 were bullshots. It doesn't look nearly as good as they said.
bullshot by Worker Unit #503,298,545 September 26, 2005
Word of the Day on July 15, 2026

Gayborhood 

N. A neighborhood containing homes, clubs, bars, restaurants, and other places of business and entertainment that cater to homosexuals.
"They've opened up a new club in the Gayborhood called the Male Box."
Gayborhood by Mia Shields January 6, 2006
Word of the Day on July 14, 2026