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Illinoisan 

Someone who grew up in the state of Illinois. 9.7 million of them live in the Chicago Metropolitan Area. The other 3 million live in smaller towns. There's a higher than normal chance for a Midwestern state that a randomly picked person won't be white. More people live in Illinois than in any other state in the Midwest. Majority of Illinoisans are hated by Wisconsinites who stereotype us as disrespectful bad drivers and refer to us as FIBS.
I was born and raised in Bloomington, IL. He was born and raised in Chicago. We're both Illinoisans.
Illinoisan by DaChicagoan October 23, 2013
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Illinician

-noun
Ill⋅in⋅ician (Ill-in-ish-uhn)
1. one who holds a public office and cannot hide lies as well as others
2. a person skilled covering up the wrong doings of political government or administration
-Adj
Illinisious, - Senator, you are acting in an Illinisous manner.
The XYZ press released today that New York is nearing the number two spot in having the greatest number of Illinicians; still a far cry from the National leader and obvious, Illinois.

Illinoisance 

(pronounced Illinoy-ance) Stereotypical rhetoric-spewing midwestern liberal.
Senator Dick Durbin is an illinoisance.

Illinoisan 

A northern Illinois resident, typically from the Chicago area, who is both mentally ILL and Annoyin'... A liberal or a democrat from any part of Illinois.
The Illinoisan wouldn't stop crying about how they are offended by EVERY-DAMN-THING.
Illinoisan by Morgadeth January 23, 2019

illinosion 

ill-i-ne-schon
1. A resident of the state of Illinois, that drives.
2. All of the Illinois residents are horrible drivers. Turn signals??? What the fuck are those for!?! Ahh, gas and brake, that's all they need. Car life expectancy in Illinois, 3 years (if it doesn't get in an accident).
"I fucking hate Chicago, chok full of Illinosions"
"Me to man, me too."
illinosion by Biff Justice November 5, 2005
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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
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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
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Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
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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
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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
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piddlefart

Instead of doing my homework, I decided to piddlefart around for two hours.
piddlefart by Rene April 25, 2005
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