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paper launch

A release of a product, especially a computer component, in extremely limited quantities, making it very difficult for consumers to get their hands on. The purpose of this is generally for a company to be able to say "we have the fastest chip", before they can actually produce large numbers of them.

Thus, the product isn't really "launched" to the market, it's only launched in press releases, hence "paper" launches.
"Hey man, I can't find any vendors that sell the new, ultra-fast Intel chip. Have you found it anywhere yet?"

"Nope, nobody has it. It's just another paper launch."
paper launch by Jack September 12, 2005
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Tennessee Boat Launch 

When you get hammered at a party and take a shit in the hosts fish tank
I had a Tennessee Boat Launch at a party last night

abort launch 

There is a point in the night of drinking when you have passed the point of no return, or you have launched. After you have launched are bound to black out, be an ass, or get into a fight. If it looks like your headed in that direction you might be able to refrain from that last drink that would put you over the edge and effectively abort launch.
Kellee told me to abort launch after she witnessed me double fisting two whiskey rocks.

Eric didn't yeld to my warnings to abort launch and ended up hitting on everyone at the bar.

latchkey kid 

A minor, left at home unsupervised while the parents are out or away; also called latchkey
The average amount of time a latchkey kid is home alone either before or after school is approximately two to three hours.

Launch a Dook 

I'm gonna launch a dook. Your skin will burn ... your soul will weep ... you will lose faith in God.
Launch a Dook by libohound May 6, 2009

I'm just a nigga with a rocket launcher 

A meme started years ago. 2015-2016
Tim: Im gay
Kevin: I'm bi
Jerry: I'm les
Tyrone: I'm just a nigga with a rocket launcher
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funflation 

The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets.
funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
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A US deep south term for an alligator. Usually used in the Cajun dialect.
Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
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Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
Throat Sweats by TacoFings420 April 23, 2024
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Being ignored by someone when making a statement or asking a question. Also known as blanked and turfed.
Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
aired by Pietro February 9, 2005
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piddlefart

verb. To waste time doing nothing.
Instead of doing my homework, I decided to piddlefart around for two hours.
piddlefart by Rene April 25, 2005
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anyone who succeeds in disgracing/over indulging themselves in the throws of clubland
28 hours and 4 clubs later, gurning for england but still refusing to go home - a total wrongun!!
wrongun by bevvers March 21, 2007
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