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Death caused by too much hard over-working. This term is from Japanese. Korean and Japanese has this word that can be written in chinese character. Karosi is consisted of 3 chinese character which means over, work and death. If a person's death is identified as karosi, his or her family gets financial help from company or insurance.
Jack : What is the cause his death?
Susan : It's karosi.
Jack : In US, people don't acknowledge karosi.
Susan : Well, it's japanese company. So,...
Jack : Good for his family. As a friend of his, I am glad to hear that.
karosi by choonmann November 13, 2005
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Karoling 

The act of inviting your bosses to happy hour with the intent to avoid paying for your own drinks.
"I better do some Karoling if I'm going to be able to cover 10 shots of fireball"
Karoling by SVUTAXDEPT March 11, 2015
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Japanese term meaning: "death from overwork."
Karoshi has become an important social problem in Japan, where salarymen willingly work such long hours that their state of health plummets
Karoshi by ducky31 August 15, 2009

Karoline 

Karoline is one of the most prettiest girls out there. She is also funny, sweet, romantic, outgoing, caring, speacial to many. She's sometimes rude.. but she doesn't listen to any shit people give her. She stands up for her beliefs, her friends, her family and others. Karoline's can sometimes act very immature, like a 5 year old, she is very sarcastic, and loves teasing people but sometimes she over does it. She is quite pure and just incredibly talented. She is very determined to get what she wants and doesn't like to let the people she cares about down. She can be seriously bitchy most of the time too but that is just who she is but once you get your eyes on her you'll get over it. Karoline's also have a really nice body but they usually take foregranted. If u ever fall in love with a karoline... don't let her down, always check up on her and make her smile, tell her u love her and just be good to her because she's not someone u want to lose in ur life.
That guy: Yooo did u see that girl over there???
Other guy: Yeah that's my girlfriend Karoline.
Karoline by Jdksuddbdh February 2, 2017

Karolina 

Ayeeeee mi Karo😭❤❤❤ A Karolina is so pure and a such a beautiful person❤❤ She is quite but once you get to know her she is so funny and loves to talk💞💞 She works HARD and doesn't give up💞💞 She is so cute and Merary loved having her around 😭💞 She is one of those quite people who you will NEVER forget 💗 She is such a special girl and anyone would be lucky to have a lovely Karo in their life💗💗💗
Somone :Wow who's that?

Someone else: Karolina duh!!!!!😍😍
Karolina by zamn that Rowena July 27, 2018

Karoning 

When something or someone is expected to show up but then does not.
The girl told her boyfriend she might be pregnant by saying, "honey, my period is karoning"
Karoning by Sharkfin October 19, 2013

Karolina 

Orgn: Swedish decent, many other influences
(s)(f) Used to describe a very sweet girl, with a fantastic body. Has a beautiful smile and an infectious laugh. Usually has amazing hair. Has a connotation of a multitude of other positive qualities, the only negative being a girl with low self-image. Also, used to describe the best girlfriend you've ever had.
I dunno man, this girl, she's the light in my life, a total Karolina.
Karolina by BrainStormin' March 21, 2012
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Example 1:
“Did you see that caillou over there? His head is reflecting the sun like a disco ball.”
Example 2:
“I think Dave is finally accepting his hair loss. He just went full caillou and shaved the whole thing off.”
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Brought-upsy 

scruples; to have manners;

May also be spelt Brought-upsie

WestIndian/Caribbean in orient - Barbados, WHUT.
Example 1: Child, you ain't got no brought-upsy?

Translation: My Child, have you not any manners?



Example 2: What, you ain't got no brought-upsy?

Translation: I can't believe you're doing that. Were you not taught any manners as a child?
Brought-upsy by B-Town Gilly April 20, 2005
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The practice of modifying a model (not limited to toy action figures) to achieve some result other than that intended by the manufacturer. ...
I had to kitbash my Luke Skywalker figure with my Darth Vader figure because Luke was missing a hand.
kitbash by geru January 15, 2006
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Satellite baddies

Attractive women who are far from your location.
There are no hot girls in the area, theres only satellite baddies.
Satellite baddies by Banksy123 September 5, 2026
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Omg, the ramifications!”
-“You forgot about the rammys, bro.”
Rammys by Brandonmical August 4, 2023
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Failure Shower 

When you fail at something in life (eg. failing an exam or not getting a job), go home and spend an hour just standing in the shower, propping yourself up against the wall with your eyes on your feet.
Caleb knew the only thing to do after he didnt get prefect was take a failure shower.
Failure Shower by Vikingnz October 27, 2009
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