ludd
Derogatory term for a union member, particularly one who is incapable of independent thought and is scared of societal and economic progress and/or selfishly seeks to preserve his own occupation at any cost, including manipulating the law.
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Ned Ludd
Ned Ludd (ned lud) pronoun. a feeble-minded man who smashed two (textile) frames belonging to a Leicestershire employer (c. 1779) Mr. Ludd believed that the industrial revolution would dehumanize human beings see Luddite
"Progress may have been a good idea once. But it has outgrown its usefulness," said Ned Ludd as he smashed the shit out of his Leicestshire employer's (textile) frames.
Ned Ludd by Little Miss Sunshine!! November 10, 2006
Me, Bryce, Ludd, Tanner
The Founding Fathers of Marijuana.
Me, Bryce, Ludd, Tanner by Ike Dean May 27, 2023
Luddy
A dance/emote created by the YouTube streamer Ludwig Ahgren. Originally created by him and some school friends when he was young.
Luddy by SlimeIsBald+Ratio October 26, 2022
Lee Luddeni
The only Lee Luddeni known to man, no other person has this name, if you search his name on facebook there is only one lee luddeni, this is the honest truth, its crazy
Lee Luddeni by DustyB October 13, 2012
Luddite
A belief system based on the rejection of technology, originally referencing English textile workers in the 19th century that destroyed machinery due to lower wages, now it's a term that has been adopted by those with anti-technology beliefs, such as anarcho-primitivists, kaczynskists, etc
Person 1: Have you seen the latest iphone model?
Person 2: Nah, I'm a luddite, these gadgets are meaningless distractions intended to keep us trapped in and subservient to the techno-industrial system
Person 2: Nah, I'm a luddite, these gadgets are meaningless distractions intended to keep us trapped in and subservient to the techno-industrial system
Luddite by vicky3troy February 10, 2021
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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.
After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
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crunchy
Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.
Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.
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Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.
Modified derivative of granola.
murderhobo
In a tabletop game, a murderhobo is a player who murders NPCs indiscriminately. This is normally derogatory, referring to a player who totally ignores quests, dialog, backstory, trade, world building etc.
The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.
The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.
DM: The sad little orphan girl tugs at Steve's trenchcoat to get his attention, and ask for help saving her pet dog from...
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
murderhobo by Loup&S September 9, 2021
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