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The Marathas (Mahratta, Marhatta or मराठा) are a royal Hindu Kshatriya (Warrior) caste from Maharashtra, and are credited for re-establishing Hindu rule in India, by ending the Mughal rule.
The Maratha Empire was founded by 'Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhonsle' and at its peak, the empire covered much of India, encompassing a territory of over 2.8 million km²
The Royal 'Marathas' (Mahratta or Marhatta) are a dominant warrior/ruling class of India who rose to prominence under the Great Warrior 'Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhonsle', the founder of The Maratha Empire.
Maratha by Bhonsle January 25, 2013

Once a Marathon Match 

Based on the 11 hour 5 min match at Wimbledon featuring Nicholas Mahut (FRA) and John Isner (USA) where they played 138 games in the fifth set alone and where most records were completely shattered.
It refers to anything an event or oddity that will almost positively never happen again.
The strange disappearance of an entire civilized city in Mexico was a once a marathon match

Biman Half Marathon 

When someone exploits and harasses professional and amateur athletes as a marketing stunt.
The way they are treating the runners, I'd say they really pulling another biman half marathon stunt.
Biman Half Marathon by MrRunner January 18, 2022

Masturbation Marathon 

An exceptionally long episode of masturbation fits. These episodes are usually brought on by sexual deprivation and bordom; however, and I'm not making this up, they have been used a means of fundraising for sexual related causes such as safe sex. A masturbation marathon is a strenuous event that requires disciplined training and preparation. There are several related subcatagories such as time, ejaculation distance, and most orgasms for both male and female competitors (I'm totally serious - google it).
Hillary's return brought an end to Bill's 72 hour masturbation marathon.

marathoning 

Watching an entire season of a TV series in a short period of time, especially if you are watching it in one sitting.
Hey, I can't come out tonight. I just got the last season of Lost on DVD, and I'm marathoning it right now. I can't put it down.
marathoning by Philosophistry February 15, 2009
Word of the Day on February 17, 2009

NCIS Marathon

Something of a daily occurance, NCIS is a great show and it seams its so great that they have "Marathon's" almost everyday. Do not get sucked in as these last for 12-24 hours and you will get nothing done.
Person 1: I'm going to work on my project *walks into TV room* EWWW!!! NCIS Marathon! *Two hours later*: Shit I got nothing done!

In short don't get sucked in.
NCIS Marathon by CTU_FieldAgent200 February 15, 2010
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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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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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