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A mensch is a someone to admire and emulate, someone of noble character. The key to being "a real mensch" is nothing less than character, rectitude, dignity, a sense of what is right, responsible, decorous. (Rosten, Leo. 1968. The Joys of Yiddish. New York: Pocket Books. 237)
"Lou Epstein. I want you to meet a real mensch: Chuck Schwartz."
mensch by Abe Rubenstein April 29, 2007
Also has the Jewish connotation of being a gentleman.
Look at that mensch over there, helping that lady.
mensch by Aimee January 18, 2004

to MENSCH 

TO MENSCH is to make a statement while inaccurately quoting.to make a totally unfounded accusation without fear of libel

named after UK MP louise mensch who refused to repeat a false accusation MISQUOTING piers morgan from his book
whilst hidden behind parliamentary privilege
example. that's a total mensch
your mensching my words and you feel safe in doing so
now your resorting to mensch
to MENSCH by scotinusa July 21, 2011

Menschkeit 

The Definition and P.hilosophy of the Space Between a Handshake
A person having admirable characteristics, such as fortitude and firmness of purpose: "He radiates the kind of fundamental decency that has a name in Yiddish; he's a Mensch (menschkeit)" (James Atlas).

A person who is admired, respected, and trusted because of a sense of ethics, fairness, and nobility.
Menschkeit by VilaMD September 19, 2012
An upstanding, worthy, honorable adult person of either sex. Fr. German and Yiddish for "human being." Cf. Chinese jin, literally "man" but with similar meaning.
Be a mensch! Admit your mistake and make things good.
mensch by Octopod November 8, 2003

Menschenkaka

Something which is produced by a human being (=Menschen). Characterized by its brown to yellow color and it odor, it can often be confused with Hundkaka that is frequently found in nature. It can also be used to define a person, or in food recipes.
Emmalazole : What are you eating?
Mimiran07 : I’m eating a really tasty cake
Emmalazole : What type of cake? Chocolate?
Mimiran07 : Nah, Menschenkaka cake, chekout the recipe!
Menschenkaka by mimiemma May 17, 2021
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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!!
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Nickname given to bales of marijuana thrown overboard or out of airplanes. Origin is reportedly from members of the US Coast Guard in the area of Southern Florida.
"Base we've got some square groupers floating outside of Miami harbor."
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"Hey, do you know that girl Sally?"

"Yeah, she's kind of annoying. All she ever talks about it ballet."

"Wow, what a Bunhead."

"Hey Sally, you want to hang out this weekend?"
"I can't, I have dance."
"You're such a Bunhead."

"Yeah... I know."
Bunhead by Jen00 October 24, 2014
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trucker's tan 

A sunburn or suntan focused on the left arm. It is caused by the left side of the body being the only half that gets exposed to sunlight while driving. Presumably, it would be located on the right side of the body in countries where they drive on the left side of the road.
I had a trucker's tan after driving for 10 straight hours on a sunny day.
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The phenomenon where adults salivate at children's toys
Every time I walk into the toy aisle, I catch myself kidulting over the latest action figures and LEGO sets!
kidulting by Emotional Cruiser October 12, 2025
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British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”

Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
According to the boffins downstairs, the murderer used a serrated blade.
Boffin by Agnon February 11, 2023
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