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Japannabe
The merging of the words "Japan" and "Wannabe", Japannabe is a term used to describe (typically) white people who wish they were Japanese. These people usually have next to no knowledge of Japanese history, over-use the words "baka" and "kawaii", and even go so far as to claim they are Japanese.
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Japanaman
My Japanaman just texted me for the 8th time today. When will he learn? He's getting married too what the fuck.
Japanaman by dingledang May 29, 2013
Japanada
A mythical country that is said to have been created by an evil scientist. Created through fusion of Canadian and Japanese culture. Rumored to be the coolest country ever. Not yet confirmed.
Japanada by DeathDonut July 29, 2004
japanamation
A quicker way of saying "Japanese Animation", which could furthermore be generalized has simply "Anime", which is less fun to say than Japanamation.
japanamation by xGhostShipIV January 17, 2008
Japanadan
(n) Japan + Canada + Dan.
A popular influencer specializing in Japanese and Canadian food news and trends.
An instagrammer. Youtuber. Blogger. @Japanadan
A popular influencer specializing in Japanese and Canadian food news and trends.
An instagrammer. Youtuber. Blogger. @Japanadan
If I am looking for recommendations for new, trendy, or delicious food in Japan or Canada, Japanadan is the perfect man for the job.
Japanadan by Japan Canada Dan September 23, 2020
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square grouper
Nickname given to bales of marijuana thrown overboard or out of airplanes. Origin is reportedly from members of the US Coast Guard in the area of Southern Florida.
square grouper by slipsheet November 6, 2004
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Bunhead
A girl who does ballet and only talks about ballet. Her schedule is filled with dance classes which does not allow her to do any other activity.
trucker's tan
A sunburn or suntan focused on the left arm. It is caused by the left side of the body being the only half that gets exposed to sunlight while driving. Presumably, it would be located on the right side of the body in countries where they drive on the left side of the road.
trucker's tan by population361 May 30, 2006
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kidulting
Every time I walk into the toy aisle, I catch myself kidulting over the latest action figures and LEGO sets!
kidulting by Emotional Cruiser October 12, 2025
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Boffin
British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”
Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
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Pee Calculus
When you have to pee in a movie but don’t want to miss anything, and must do the following mental equation: will the amount I have to pee cause enough discomfort to diminish my attention capacity for the remainder of the movie to an extent which is greater than the amount of the movie I would miss by making a mad dash to the restroom.
Pee Calculus by anorlondo October 1, 2026
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