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one-lowmanship 

The reverse of one-upmanship, one-lowmanship is practice of successively outdoing a competitor by spending less, having less, or doing less. Originated on Offbeat Bride to describe the indie-er than thou, DIY-er than thou, lower-budget than thou attitude that nontraditional brides can sometimes slip into.
Then she said, "You call THAT a low budget wedding? My wedding budget was $15, and we managed to feed 115 guests." It was totally one-lowmanship.
one-lowmanship by qver April 22, 2011

The John Lowman 

When you have sex with a 350+ pound women and have the circulation cut off from the waste down.
Oh man, that dude pulled a John Lowman !
The John Lowman by Roomate May 2, 2004
A romantic thing for with midgets, dwarves, little people etc.
Why is Damon dating that chick from Accounts? She's only 4' 8"!
He loves short women - it's a lowmance thing. He's so lowmantic.
Lowmance by Satandog March 22, 2006
Lomaine is an amazing friend who will always stand up for you no matter what. She will help you through tough or bad times and is a fantastic dancer, singer, actress, and can always get the boys, even if she thinks she can’t. Lomaine’s can get a bit depressed sometimes but they are probably the kindest, most understanding people you will ever meet. She is amazing.
Wow, Lomaine is awesome! I wish she was my friend..
lomaine by Hsbshbssbsb November 3, 2019

Lowmantic 

The feeling of romantic attraction to either a person or thing followed by an inner monologue of dramatic overexpression to that entity. Normally used by depressed or otherwise low people to describe their feelings without ever confessing them to the individual
Feeling lowmantic at the thought of getting a hug from the person reading this
Lowmantic by Nameless traveler November 26, 2021

willy lowman complex 

guy 1: that guy is a total loser nobody likes him
guy 2: yea nobody likes him because he has a willy lowman complex
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Slop Grenade

When someone uses AI to generate a large document, slide deck, or piece of code/software and tosses it over the fence for you to deal with.
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Brent: he just tossed me a slop grenade
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After we broke up, he was floxi to me.
floxi by Dr. Geek May 13, 2009
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New York and everyone from there can fornicate themselves with an iron stick.
leafers by ss++ February 8, 2005
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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
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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
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