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Merritt's Law

An extension of Godwin’s Law, Merritt’s Law states that as an online argument grows longer and more heated, it becomes increasingly likely that a participant will stop discussing things and just throw up a series of “memes” (see below). When such an event occurs, the person guilty of running afoul of Merritt's Law has effectively forfeited the argument.

Properly used, the term “meme” refers broadly to “an idea, behavior, style, or usage that spreads from one person to another in a culture” but as used above, the term “meme” refers to an image with words typed onto it spread via social media. The words are not searchable and, as it turns out, when the words are intended to be a quote, it very frequently turns out to be a misquote.
You started using memes instead of words so, according to Merritt's Law, you lost!
Merritt's Law by publicdefender November 17, 2016
Merret is a tall skinny blonde. She thinks she is the shit but kind of is. A great personality and is also very pretty - the ideal girlfriend (for anyone taller than 6 foot) (and longer than 7 inches)
I somehow became friends with Merret!
Merret by MyManStanTheMan June 30, 2020
A super hot brunette who is hotter than the sun
She had a hot bod that makes guys drool
She is not a fan of white foods
She is a very talented singer, dancer, artist, poet, and comedian
Her milkshakes really do bring all the boys to the yard
Every guy ever: Woah! That girl must be a Merritt! She hotter than the sun!
Merritt by Omgitsnatalieaaaaaaa June 21, 2014

Bryan Merritt

The act of having unprotected sex, usually resulting in pregnancy.
Me and my girlfriend totally pulled a Bryan Merritt last night. She is buying a pregnancy test now.
Bryan Merritt by Acheron Raene August 1, 2011
Pretty much the coolest person alive. If female, she has her hand in a thousand projects at once. Always to start, hardly ever finishes. Likes smoking weed and hanging out with friends. Pretty much wants to do nothing and get paid for it. Likes to abide by the law unless she doesn't think it's a good law. Travels a lot.

If male, struggles with being extremely cocky due to amount of women fall for him. Close to his family and loves his dog.
"Oh do you want to paint the house today?"

"Um, you know we won't finish, don't be such a Merritt"
A girls name, describing someone who is sexy and cool, cares for her friends and has great taste in films.
Merritt's opinions about movies always have merit.
Merritt by lemonarts February 3, 2010
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A girl who does ballet and only talks about ballet. Her schedule is filled with dance classes which does not allow her to do any other activity.
"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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Pee Calculus

When you have to pee in a movie but don’t want to miss anything, and must do the following mental equation: will the amount I have to pee cause enough discomfort to diminish my attention capacity for the remainder of the movie to an extent which is greater than the amount of the movie I would miss by making a mad dash to the restroom.
I saw Satantango last night, wonderful film but by the 5th hour I had to start doing pee calculus.
Pee Calculus by anorlondo October 1, 2026
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Literally "dirty" pronounced with a West Indian accent. Can also have a positive connotation, for example Sean Paul's album title "Dutty Rock".
"The girl is pretty but she corrupt and dutty!"

or, in a positive usage:

"Booya! That freestyle was dutty!"
Dutty by J Hall April 3, 2003
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Ajumma by aintnotinbutnice July 5, 2009
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