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koyaanisqatsi 

1.) A film directed by Godfrey Reggio and scored by Philip Glass, known commonly for having no spoken words; only images and sound. First part of the 'Qatsi' trilogy of films including Powaqqatsi and Naqoyqatsi.

2.) A Hopi (Native American) word meaning "life out of balance".
I watched Koyaanisqatsi with my buddies last night.
koyaanisqatsi by worldbuildergames December 15, 2003
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A kiyana is a girl that has all the qualities people want, but does not fully know it. A kiyana just wants to be loved and is very emotional when it comes to love. It's hard to tell a kiyana all their best qualities because kiyana will always think that eveything has to be perfect or it's never good enough. When in all reality, kiyanas' are more than what you asked for.
Man I want to tell her how I feel, but I'm dealing with a kiyana at the moment.
Kiyana by appareal October 21, 2009
A female who is intelligent, deliciously sexy, and stunningly gorgeous. One who is able to make men burn with desire.She is beautiful and falls in love easy but she is a keeper.
Josh:Who is that beautiful girl over there?
Jay:Thats kayana
kayana by prettylittleliars<3 November 20, 2012
A lovely girl who's always in couture and is all for women empowerment.
She's such a Koyena, gotta love her!
Koyena by Preeti Candid May 23, 2021
Pronounced : (Key-yawn-nuh) -is a name for a very beautiful, independent, african-american woman. Her name is a phonetic derivative of an Hawaiian name which means "Divine". She is outgoing, but also can be shy and smart. Keyana can be a master at manipulation, she can and will love hard, but don't be shallow because she enjoys a good conversation. She is a strong woman who is going to succeed so don't try to block her path. Keyana enjoys working hard because she likes to play hard. She is a good friend who attracts people who want to be around her. She is also a good cook.
If you see Keyana you have seen an angel!
Keyana by "themoneyteam" March 30, 2017
Kyana is a name for a beautiful girl. She can be extremely nice and fun to be around but is extremely confusing. Guys would love a chance with her but she often doesn't give them and leaves them in a sad place called the Friendzone. She isn't good with relationships when she actually is one. She if a very outgoing person, loves to eat, confusing, outdoorsy, and different. Loves to meet new people but leaves old friends behind when she does. Is extremely smart but constantly confused with feelings. She has style and looks to make other girls jealous but doesn't think she is all that. She is very caring and means no harm when she causes some. She has beautiful hair and eyes.
Joe: Damn look at that amazing girl, I want to meet her.
Bob: Ya her name is Kyana, amazing girl, but she will leave you in the Friendzone.
Kyana by Apoorguyleftbehind March 10, 2013
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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
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

murderhobo 

In a tabletop game, a murderhobo is a player who murders NPCs indiscriminately. This is normally derogatory, referring to a player who totally ignores quests, dialog, backstory, trade, world building etc.

The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.
DM: The sad little orphan girl tugs at Steve's trenchcoat to get his attention, and ask for help saving her pet dog from...
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
murderhobo by Loup&S September 9, 2021
Word of the Day on September 22, 2026
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