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in theory 

basically. fundamentally, without regarding the details.
in theory, i agree,

"do you trust me?" "in theory, yes"
in theory by x.shawnnaaa January 15, 2009
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In Theory 

Somthing cyrus says when he doesnt know what he is talking about, nut he plays it off like he knows. Any statement that uses this phrase is usually 99 percent accurate, i dont know how.
Me-"Hey Cyrus, how will mount the tv" Cyrus-"Well.....ummm......In Theory you can get tape and hang it"
In Theory by Riazi May 21, 2018

Brother-in-theory 

A would-be brother-in-law who is in a commited relationship with your sister but isn't legally married to her.

These relatives are awkward to introduce because they're not necessarily your friends, but technically not your relatives either. You don't want to insult him by going into detail about his relationship with your sister in public, but if you call him your brother-in-law, awkwardness might arise when people glance at the non-existent wedding ring.

This also applies to would-be parents and sisters-in-law.
Jack: Hey Ted, why don't you invite your brother-in-theory onto our softball team?

Ted: Are you kidding? Then my father-in-theory's gonna want to join too. There's a reason I didn't marry into that crazy family, ya know.
Brother-in-theory by Gossip Who? September 13, 2009

Hoe in theory 

A hoe in theory means that you would be a hoe if you were
Hoe in theory by Kurb43 February 26, 2017

gay in theory 

when a person often does a stereotyped gay thing to their sex, but isn't actually gay themselves.
he's into singstar, doesn't mind shopping and puts down the toilet seat. he isn't gay, just gay in theory.

"did jack just say he's getting into interior decorating?"
"don't worry about it... he's just gay in theory."
gay in theory by Citronic January 28, 2009

Favorite (in theory) 

Well, no, I said...
Hym "That Islam was my favorite (in theory) and in the context of their rituals (Pilgrimage and praying 5 times a day). It's something I enjoy in a scholarly sense. Humans aren't good at being consistent (in thought or action) so you'll have to forgive me.
Favorite (in theory) by Hym Iam July 23, 2023

In a theory

A game theeooorrryyy
Someone”in a theory
Me, who wasn’t listening”what?”
In a theory by codenamedoIphin December 4, 2020
More from Urban Dictionary
1. Meaning nasty, sexy, filthy. Popularized by Christina Aguilera.

2. Used usally as a close friend in hip-hop slang.
1. Wanna get dirrty
It's about time that I came to start the party Sweat drippin' over my body
Dancin' gettin' just a little naughty

2. Sup Dirrty? Haven't seen you in a while.
dirrty by Minty November 30, 2003
Word of the Day on September 3, 2026

Coyote Ugly

1. Place

The Bar came before the movie. It is an awesome bar where the girls know how to party and make you feel okay about giving up your money, drawers, bras, and dignity.

2. Movie

A story about a Jersey girl following her dreams, aided by working at this bar in New York.

3. Situation/Person/Decision

See other definitions - waking up next to someone so ugly you'd rather chew your arm off than wake them up.
1. Yo, Coyote Ugly is my favorite bar! I got whipped, stripped, drunk, and danced on the bar all before 7 o'clock!

2. Hey did you see Coyote Ugly? It actually has a plot!

3. Ugg I woke up to Coyote Ugly this morning!
Coyote Ugly by jerseycountry March 8, 2009
Word of the Day on September 2, 2026

Literally 1984 

Used in response for when someone promotes/advocates an event or idea that is perceived to support "too much" authority and/or government control.

Often used jokingly as a over-exaggeration in political talk.

Can also be used in response to a ban or mute in a forum site or online chat.
Steve: I think that the government should regulate businesses more
Bob: Literally 1984!

--User1 has been permantly banned--
User2: You cant ban my friend like that! Literally 1984!
Literally 1984 by ke1 July 7, 2021
Word of the Day on September 1, 2026

Back when I lived in upstate new york 

A meaningless, unimpressive, self-serving introduction. An indicator that the story about to be shared will be pointless and dumb.
Back when I lived in upstate new york, I also had to park on the street - on two occasions, we got enough snow, mixed with just the right plowing, that my car was lifted off the ground from so much snow being jammed underneath it.
Word of the Day on August 31, 2026
Acronym, meaning Too Long Didn't Understand
Similar to TLDR
Sister: This meeting was to discuss the rough draft of my essay, where we discussed the subsidiary questions I added in my rough draft. We also discussed the relationship between my main title and the real-life situations I chose to use in my essay. We discussed the structure of my essay as well, specifically the Math AOK section and how it relates to the contradiction of the title. This second meeting was particularly helpful in discussing the implications of my essay claims and how to apply the title across various areas of knowledge. There were many sections of the essay that could have been cut down in wordiness and the ways of knowing required further and more in-depth analysis.

Me: Woah! TLDU!
TLDU by L-Evans January 14, 2019
Word of the Day on August 30, 2026
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