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Main Entry: lang·uishy
Pronunciation: 'lang-gwishy
Function: adjective
Inflected Form(s): lang·uish·ier; -est
Etymology: Modern English,
1 a : to feel feeble, weak, or enervated b : to be or live in a state of depression or decreasing vitality
2 a : to become dispirited : PINE <languishing in prison> b : to suffer neglect <the bill languished in the Senate for eight months>
3 : to assume an expression of grief or emotion appealing for sympathy
Languishy Scott lounges around because he is so sad.
languishy by T.S. Long January 23, 2004
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Languish 

This pandemic makes me languish. I feel alright but somethings amiss - joy.
Languish by EmptyGlass June 12, 2021
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languify 

The general term applied to the practice of imitating the grammatical and pronunciation rules of another language but inserting English (first language) words. See also Frenchify and Espanify.
When I could not think of the word for "window" during my conversation with the Frenchman, I languified it into "la window."
languify by President Handell January 13, 2005

languishing 

Slow motion thoughts and movements. Blah. Low flow.
I'm languishing through the pandemic due to the lack of socializing.
languishing by JJCool1967 April 30, 2021

languistor 

A spanish conquistador raised through a pombagarania.
A poor languistor sat on the corner of the road, seeking anyone who would give him five robux.

anguishy 

1. (of a person) often filled with anguish
2. (of an emotional state) filled with anguish
1.
Dave: dude, you seem filled with profound suffering lately
Kyle: yeah man, ive just been so anguishy.
2.
Steve: I really liked that movie. It was so deep and moving
John: I dont know, it seemed trite and unoriginal and, honestly, a little too anguishy for me
Steve: You're a dick
anguishy by The-Fixer August 29, 2011

Languist 

someone who believes that other language are not as good as their own and therefore treats them unfairly
How can you say that German is better than English, you're such a languist.
We have suffered from those racists, sexists, and now the have to face with the languists too
Languist by 321Tacocat123 May 18, 2018
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Purple Patch 

To describe coming into something good, coming into good luck and or good times.

Like walking over small green hills in the countryside then coming across a purple patch of flowers, thus it being unique and out of the ordinary.
I hit a real purple patch.

The other day this good thing happened unexpectedly then I was lucky with this, it was unique, I hit a real purple patch.
Purple Patch by Ralph Shitstorm October 27, 2020
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(Ewokese) Freedom!
And dying in yo' bed many years from now, would ya be willing ta trade all da days from dis here day ta dat fo' one chance, just one chance, ta come back here as young men an' tell our enemies dat dey may take our lives but dey will never take our freedom ... YUB NUB!
yub nub by rotjrem November 4, 2010
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1. Meaning nasty, sexy, filthy. Popularized by Christina Aguilera.

2. Used usally as a close friend in hip-hop slang.
1. Wanna get dirrty
It's about time that I came to start the party Sweat drippin' over my body
Dancin' gettin' just a little naughty

2. Sup Dirrty? Haven't seen you in a while.
dirrty by Minty November 30, 2003
Word of the Day on September 3, 2026

Coyote Ugly

1. Place

The Bar came before the movie. It is an awesome bar where the girls know how to party and make you feel okay about giving up your money, drawers, bras, and dignity.

2. Movie

A story about a Jersey girl following her dreams, aided by working at this bar in New York.

3. Situation/Person/Decision

See other definitions - waking up next to someone so ugly you'd rather chew your arm off than wake them up.
1. Yo, Coyote Ugly is my favorite bar! I got whipped, stripped, drunk, and danced on the bar all before 7 o'clock!

2. Hey did you see Coyote Ugly? It actually has a plot!

3. Ugg I woke up to Coyote Ugly this morning!
Coyote Ugly by jerseycountry March 8, 2009
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Literally 1984 

Used in response for when someone promotes/advocates an event or idea that is perceived to support "too much" authority and/or government control.

Often used jokingly as a over-exaggeration in political talk.

Can also be used in response to a ban or mute in a forum site or online chat.
Steve: I think that the government should regulate businesses more
Bob: Literally 1984!

--User1 has been permantly banned--
User2: You cant ban my friend like that! Literally 1984!
Literally 1984 by ke1 July 7, 2021
Word of the Day on September 1, 2026

Back when I lived in upstate new york 

A meaningless, unimpressive, self-serving introduction. An indicator that the story about to be shared will be pointless and dumb.
Back when I lived in upstate new york, I also had to park on the street - on two occasions, we got enough snow, mixed with just the right plowing, that my car was lifted off the ground from so much snow being jammed underneath it.
Word of the Day on August 31, 2026
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