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A word that has acceptable usages within an ingroup, but is typically inappropriate, derogatory, and/or discriminatory if used by people outside of that group.

Such words can be used in a harmless sense among friends and allies as long as all are in agreement that it is causing no harm.

The regard for these boundaries is very hit-or-miss. Some people are consistently respectful, whereas others might use such words without thinking or caring.
The N word is an inword among black people. When used by nonblack people, it denotes racism.
Faggot is an inword among LGBTQIAP+ people. When used by someone who is not LGBTQIAP+, it denotes homophobia/transphobia.
Bitch is an inword among women. When used by men, it denotes misogyny.
inword by Fausputch October 20, 2014
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inword by michaelkirk November 29, 2019
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inward singing 

Singing while breathing inwards, thus allowing for non-stop rocking.
"Dude, it's the greatest invention since yodelling: inward singing, check it out."
inward singing by kingsexy February 28, 2003

worderer (as in word murderer)

(noun) A mindless, thoughtless piece of shit who has no regard for the English language and demonstrates it frequently by leaving off modifiers such as adverbs and other word endings rendering them incomplete in an effort to sound cool or "hip". Worderer also applies to assholes who misuse or substitute and replace words that sound similar, also known as 'Bunkerisms' as in Archie Bunker from the 1970s CBS hit sitcom.
Example 1
Steve: Hey man, did you see the meteor shower last night?
John: No. I slept through it.
Steve: That's too bad. It was incred, Bro; beyond spectac. The whole show was a real sight to behold. Quite invig. Don't I speak like a douche?
John: Why, yes you do! You're such a worderer (as in word murderer).

Example 2
When the man in the restaurant began to choke, AnnaMaria shouted, "Does anyone know the Heineken remover?"

inordinate

Usually or disproportionately large; excessive
Damn... This house is inordinate...
inordinate by puppy_dog_eyes April 19, 2016

inwardly cringing 

When you feel your stomach turn, that it's a silent cringe just not on your face.
I'm inwardly cringing at that photo of us back in high school. So embarrassing!
inwardly cringing by r333k0 September 15, 2011

inward squidward 

When a man fists a woman's anus and pulls out too fast, causing a large case of anal prolapse that resembles squidward's nose.
"Dude I accidentally gave my girlfriend an inward squidward last night and now she won't talk to me."
inward squidward by ffdp February 1, 2017