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describes shnoobs that have been worn down on one side of the heal, creating an italic finish.
goddamn!! my shnoobs, they have slowly fallen into an italic state.
italic by MC Boonge August 13, 2003
A slur for someone with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome - their joints are all jacked up so they cant stand straight and just lean over like italics
Look at that dirty Italic over there - wonky ass looking bitch can’t even sit straight
Italic by Wonka_Boi August 2, 2025

Italic sarcasm 

using caps or italics to indicate heavy sarcasm on instant messenger. When used in person, a high pitched voice and excessive head nodding is used to denote the intended italic sarcasm.
NcStateMark: Dude you're such a loser shutup.
Bosoxfanatic220: Mark. HAS FRIENDS.
NcStateMark: NOT RACIST.
Bosoxfanatci220: TALL.
NcStateMark: GOOD USE OF ITALIC SARCASM.
Italic sarcasm by Sawyer April 27, 2006

Italic sarcasm 

Italic sarcasm is saying a statement with a heavy sarcasm on words such as she, he, that, not and other major words (a higher pitched voice than usual is also necessary to get full effect). It is usually used to make fun of people, primarily in comebacks. When trying to use this style of speaking on aim, one usually puts the sarcastic word in italics or caps.
Sitting in Spanish class...

Mark: Hey Matt you suck at Spanish.
Matt: oh YOU'VE got friends.
Mark: NOT gay
Matt: BALLS

Observers: Wow, Matt and Mark having a pretty bad italic sarcasm fight.
Italic sarcasm by Sawyer Hicks April 9, 2006

Italian hangover 

When someone cracks a wine bottle

Over your head.

Italians are known for their wine bottles.
I woke up with an Italian hangover after

Going to that party last night.
Italian hangover by Blu_leef August 28, 2020

Italian Heatwave

Flatulence that one produces after drinking craft beer. Usually ripe enough to strip paint off of walls.
My wife was angry with the Italian Heatwave that moved into the bedroom after last nights beer, I had to sleep in the guest bedroom.
Italian Heatwave by CabritoSnow July 16, 2019
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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
Word of the Day on September 27, 2026

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
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