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Layman's Terms 

Explaining difficult stuff in an easy to understand manner
For example instead of:
"The geological force, resulted in extreme vibration of the terra surface."

Say it in Layman's Terms:
"There was an earthquake."
Layman's Terms by GaryTheGoose April 4, 2020
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laymia • lamia • LaMiah • layman's terms • Laylia • laymans • Lamiaa • lamiac • lamiae • Lamyiah
Lamiae is amazing. She can be crazy and can be a person who doesn't even make a sound. She is a hard person to be friends with. If you can gain her trust, you are special. She doesn't fall in love easily but when she does she falls hard. Every guy can fall in love with her inner beauty. But shes a heart breaker so be careful. she can make her dreams true. Shes someone who will not give up until she achieves it. If you have a Lamiae in you're life be grateful.
O. M. G. that's Lamiae, the one every person talks about.
lamiae by Karima her bff January 23, 2021
a cute, nice, funny person! always has gum and pretzels! you better be nice to hr cause she will be famous one day! WARNING; shes crazy cute!
that girl is cute! shes a LaMiah!
LaMiah by cutiepiesogetcraycray August 25, 2013
A smart young lady who knows whats best for her. She doesnt care what others think and if she loose friends she just loose them they were there for just that season.
My name is Laysia
Laysia what u been up to
laysia by laygotdimples November 24, 2019
layman is a term used to describe a person that is not a professional at a specific task or field.
Peter was a layman in computer science
layman by peter.eggman January 14, 2007

layman's terms 

To put something in layman's terms is to describe a complex or technical issue using words and terms that the average individual (someone without professional training in the subject area) can understand, so that they may comprehend the issue to some degree.
Instead of saying:

"You need a new piston, valve guides, stator, and counter-shaft balancer"

In layman's terms you'd say:

"There are some internal parts that need replaced"
layman's terms by stealth17 October 9, 2006
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briefcake 

"Did you check out the briefcake in courtroom C?"
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countrypolitan 

Term used to describe someone who is a mix of both rural (country) and urban (metropolitan) lifestyles/upbringings. He/she is typically equally comfortable in both settings and is able to seamlessly slip back and forth between the two, appreciating the characteristics of each.
That ol' gal of mine drives the 12 lane freeway during the week and a John Deere on the weekends. She likes opra and the Grand Ol' Opry. I love them countrypolitan women.
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Witch Bath 

A bath consisting of a variety of slats, oils, soaps or any other added ingredients such as fruits, milks, herbs or any other spices for health or beautifying benifits.
She brought home alot of stuff and took it to the bathroom. She must be taking a witch bath.
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kinktober 

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That chick doesn't write often but when she does, its for Kinktober.
kinktober by Kinkiest July 12, 2018
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proper lad 

a lad that is such a lad that he is a proper lad
person1:did you see bob
person2: ya he was a proper lad
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