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Land it in the Hudson 

An expression used to encourage yourself or someone else when it appears an endeavor is headed for a disastrous outcome (due mostly to external conditions). Based on when Sully averted tragedy by successfully landing US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River. See also, "Land it like Sully."
The company is on the brink of failure, so let's Land it in the Hudson.
Land it in the Hudson by NicoleN January 22, 2009
Word of the Day on January 27, 2009

Land it like Walt 

The opposite of the phrase "Land it like Sully." In this case, the guy or gal who somehow skates off successfully without actually doing any real work yet scores an even better gig anyway.
It is about time Chris left, they were about to realize he doesn't actually do anything at work. He got another 6 figure job anyway, he'll Land it like Walt.
Land it like Walt by Edith Bungalow February 6, 2009

Land It Like Sully 

An expression used to encourage yourself or someone else when it appears an endeavor is headed for a disastrous outcome (due mostly to external conditions). Based on when Sully averted tragedy by successfully landing US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River. See also, "Land it in the Hudson by Nicole N."
After the poor testimony of your client, it is time you Land It Like Sully and settle this case.

We are upside down in our mortgage and just received a foreclosure notice, so we ought to just Land It Like Sully and short sell.
Land It Like Sully by Jurv May 27, 2010

Land it like Sully 

The Godly act of averting cataclysmic disaster and overwhelming odds to forever become a household name.
Eric: Holy crap!!The U.S. economy is about to go to hell.
Pat: No worries man, I'm sure Obama will Land it like Sully.
Eric: Glad we live here in Canada though.
Pat: Shhhh, they'll hear us.
Land it like Sully by Shaithis January 27, 2009

Land It On The Hudson 

Caucasian Definition:
An expression used when one finds himself in a difficult and trying situation and somehow manages to pull out a viable and productive outcome.

Ghetto Definition:
When you're about to get fucked but your like, fuck that nigga, I gotta plan.
Scenario 1:

Heikal: My girlfriend walked in on me having sex with her best friend.

Divyam: Holy shit! What did you do?!

Heikal: I did what any normal man would do - I told her to take off her clothes and join in.

Divyam: Way to land it on the hudson.


Scenario 2:

Jon: The cops caught me having sex with a minor.

Umair: Holy crap, how the hell did you get away with it?

Jon: The cop was homo, so I let him suck me off and do me up the ass. He let me go afterwards.

Umair: way to land it on the hudson

Scenario 3:

Bocchi: Fuck I just lost all my money on fucking SPONGETECH FUCK!!! THAT WAS NEARLY 10 Gs!! I hate MOSKOWITZ!

Nimesh: FUCK Yo I lost 8 Gs, lets just land it on the hudson, and get his daughter pregnant by a black man.

Land it like Sully 

To prevent a disaster by finding an unusual solution to your problem, and come off like a flippin baller shot caller!
US Airways pilot Chesley Sullenberger landed a crippled plane in the Hudson River, resulting in few injuries and no deaths. Stupid birds bust up your jet engine? Just land it like Sully.
Land it like Sully by Ryelyn January 27, 2009
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Oblication 

A vacation, feeling more like an obligation, that involves visiting or staying with family.
So Joe where are you taking the kids for spring break vacation? We are going on an oblication to Boca to visit my mother-in-law.
Oblication by kimmerr May 5, 2011
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Surf Dracula Syndrome 

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I watched "Smallville" on Netflix the other day. Dude, it was ten seasons of filler before he finally flew! Major Surf Dracula Syndrome!
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Northstarring

Finding your way back to the truth by fixing on one verified fact and working out from there, the way you navigate by the North Star when everything around you is spinning.
Rumours were flying everywhere, so she went northstarring — one checked fact at a time.
Northstarring by Light Bearer October 22, 2026
Word of the Day on October 23, 2026

Plate of Brown 

A plate of brown consists of foods that have little to no nutritional value, and are typically deep fried. A true plate of brown will also be accompanied by a dark soda.
Wanna go to meal hall & grab a plate of brown?
Plate of Brown by Cheddar Craigson September 18, 2020
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Larpenomics

When finance content creators rent out fancy cars and flex cash to seem richer than they really are in order to promote and sell their “get rich quick” courses.
Andrew Tate has mastered the field of larpenomics
Larpenomics by Rbois09 October 21, 2026
Word of the Day on October 21, 2026

Palmela Handerson 

Your hand that you masturbate with.
Girlfriend: What are you going to do for the next week while I'm on holiday?

Boyfriend: Have a visit from Palmela Handerson of course!
Word of the Day on October 20, 2026
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