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it's a thing 

The phrase "it's a thing" is typically used to end a conversation peacefully if it is straying into potentially fractious terrain.
Jake "Coming from the Chicago political machine Obama is either dangerously nieve or complicit about the selling of his senate seat."

Mary "The fact that he didn't know and was not involved in what was going on in Chicago while ramping up as president of the United States is not an indicator of incompetence!"

Jake "It's a thing"

Bob "How long have you been playing WOW?"
Bill with some pride "Slightly over 24 hours"
Bob "That is crazy, I think you are in need of an intervention"
Bill "It's a thing."
it's a thing by izzyd January 2, 2012

it's a jeep thing 

the answer from a jeep owner to a non-jeep owner when asked by the non-jeep owner why there is a tight emotional bond between two jeep owners that excludes other car owners.
Person 1: "Why did you just wave at that guy in the jeep?"
Person 2: "it's a jeep thing; you wouldn't understand." Smirks to himself
it's a jeep thing by GDDPHD February 21, 2015

It's a Morgan thing 

can be used to describe any interesting situation your friend happens to get yourself into. Saying it gets you out of all explaining to anyone who may ask, as they also will know what "a morgan thing" is, so no further explanation is necessary.
It typically involves getting lost a few times, doing some spontaneous things, and basically having a good time. Nothing goes as planned, but everything works out fine in the end :)
"oh, hi dad...yeah, i'm at this Crashed ice event and then we're...don't worry, it's a Morgan thing."
It's a Morgan thing by raebeen February 8, 2012

It's A Jersey Thing 

A phrase used to describe something that can only be understood by an inbred New Jersey native.
What's a muff cabbage?

It's a jersey thing, you wouldn't understand.
It's A Jersey Thing by KangarooTaco October 16, 2010

it's a whole thing 

A phrase used to convey a situation's complexity in short-hand.
"Dontae is dating a girl in finance. It's a whole thing."

It's a Jersey thing 

It's a Jersey thing.
Really has no meaning.
When you live in Jersey then you say it's a Jersey thing. Also shows in South Park.

Kickinwang: Yo Mondongo why do you have so much gel on your hair.

Mondongo: It's a Jersey thing.

Kickinwang: WTF IS THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN!!
It's a Jersey thing by Mondongo August 6, 2011
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NYC people who migrate north to Quahog, RI to see the leaves in the fall.
New York and everyone from there can fornicate themselves with an iron stick.
leafers by ss++ February 8, 2005
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Respectfully 

Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.

After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
Word of the Day on September 26, 2026

You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things.
Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."
Word of the Day on September 25, 2026
Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.

Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.

Modified derivative of granola.
"I need more crunchy guys in my life. I'm so tired of dating preppy metrosexual assholes."

"I'm heading out to the crunchy store to pick up some fair trade chocolate and tea tree oil, do you need anything?"
crunchy by EBC July 11, 2007
Word of the Day on September 24, 2026
A group of people, typically women, searching through someone’s digital footprint in order to find more information about that person.
Susie wasn’t sure if her new Hinge match was a creep, so she assembled Galantir and they found out he used to post slurs on gaming forums.
Galantir by Ge-sus September 22, 2026
Word of the Day on September 23, 2026
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