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interlingual purism 

Pronunciation: /ˌɪntərlɪŋgwəl ˈpjʊərɪzəm/
Definition:
1. The rigorous avoidance of foreign obscenities and vulgarities in multilingual communication.
2. Strict adherence to pure linguistic forms, rejecting hybridization or assumption from other languages.
3. Dedication to preserving linguistic integrity and cultural authenticity in cross-language contexts.
4. Preference for standardized, culturally-aligned expressions over mixed or acquired terms.

Significance:
• It defines linguistic rigidity across languages.
• It emphasizes linguistic discipline and uniformity.
• It identifies cultural sensitivity in communication.
• It avoids mixing disparate linguistic elements.
• It simplifies multilingual standards.
• It improves clarity in official translations.
• It replaces Scandinavian-Germanic, Non-American, foreign, and Anglo-Saxon terms, including native obscene expressions.
Examples:
• "In the American (English) language, interlingual purism tries to avoid Russian (foreign) obscene and vulgar expressions."
• "In the Spanish language, interlingual purism tries to avoid Russian (foreign) obscene and vulgar expressions."
• "Interlingual purism ensures accurate and respectful translations."
• "Translators practicing interlingual purism enhance cultural harmony."
• "Educators advocate interlingual purism to safeguard linguistic boundaries."
interlingual purism by Dmitrio August 1, 2025
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sans sheriff 

Lawless use of fonts or typography, with no regard to aesthetics or legibility
I'm putting this CV straight in the bin. Written totally sans sheriff.
sans sheriff by Jamarley July 3, 2019

Breadhead 

Someone who is addicted to obtaining money and building wealth. A money addict and fanatic. Breadheads often work more than one full-time job, and some even participate in illicit activities to "obtain the bread".
A breadhead is like a crackhead, but for money instead of crack.
Breadhead by 🅱️ U S 3 4 8 March 30, 2022

Stink lines

As seen in illustrations or cartoons: Wavy, vertical lines rising above a person, place or thing. Denotes a foul odor.
"You didn't put enough stink lines on your picture of the teacher."
Stink lines by Athene Airheart March 14, 2004

schmegegge 

Yiddish slang word meaning bullshit, baloney, hogwash, nonsense, crock of shit or hot air.
I don't buy the schmegegge about Morty sleeping with Moira.
His version of the story was pure schmegegge.
The whole schmegegge was made up to get Liz a little bit of attention.
schmegegge by budsbabe February 1, 2008

eye bleach 

Looking or experiencing something nice after witnessing something horrid like a disgusting gif or a disturbing video. Typically used as eye bleach are nice images of whatever makes the disturbed person happy.
"Bleach my eyes! Why is that woman's face ripped off!?"
*Looks up images of puppies and kittens.*
"That's good eye bleach."
eye bleach by Rini2012 November 29, 2016
Noun. Portmanteau of "street" and "road": it describes a street, er, road, built for high speed, but with multiple access points. Excessive width is a common feature. A common feature in suburbia, especially along commercial strips. Unsafe at any speed, their extreme width and straightness paradoxically induces speeding. Somewhat more neutral than synonymous traffic sewer.
Did you see what the traffic engineers want to do to our street? They're going to turn it into a total stroad!
Stroad by hammersklavier February 21, 2012