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mezzotint 

a print made from an engraved copper or steel plate on which the surface has been partially roughened, for shading, and partially scraped smooth, giving light areas. The technique was much used in the 17th, 18th, and early 19th centuries for the reproduction of paintings.
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mezzotint by Oral Mezzotint June 8, 2020
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mezzofinook

From Italian meaning "half gay" or bisexual. "Mezzo" meaning half and "finook" (also known as "fanook") being the derogatory term for a homosexual. Also could be used as an insult for someone who is weak, such as a substitution for a sissy or pansy.
"I always wondered about that kid when we were in school... He always seemed kind of like a mezzofinook to me."
mezzofinook by Chop Top June 28, 2006
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Mezzoing 

Singing proudly with your Mezzo-Soprano range despite not hitting majority of the Alto or Soprano notes.
Person: Hey, I think you're singing low, how about higher?
Me: Sure *Sings as high without breaking into head voice*
Person: Higher?
Me: Not possible, I am Mezzoing
Mezzoing by jisuya_oo_ee_oo August 16, 2023
Cigarette: Northern slang for a cigarette, used oft by mashed up mancunian ravers becasue of the resemblance of a hot(electric)stove to the end of a lit cigarette. Originated circa 1991 in the early halcyon days of the rave culture; we speculate during a drug fuelled hallucination by said manc.
'fuck me noel, i am bolloxed, is that a ciggy in your mouth, or the stove from me 'nans kitchen'/
General use: 'Give us a stove you cunt'
stove by anthony willison March 18, 2004
Word of the Day on August 4, 2026

Walky-Talky 

A derogatory term for able bodied people or people that can walk. This definition was coined by disabled influencer Valerie Weber
Person in wheelchair: “look at that walky-talky over there.”

Friend in wheelchair: *looking at person who is walking* “yeah haha
Walky-Talky by odd muffin October 5, 2021
Word of the Day on August 3, 2026

Scrapnel 

(N) :
All pieces left over after an art project or home improvement.
"After we made the decorations for the party, there was 'scrapnel' all over the floor"
Scrapnel by IceSniper February 22, 2025
Word of the Day on August 2, 2026
A hardo is a person who tries extremely hard at everything. Most times a hardo will try very hard at things that do not require excessive effort. For example, sports practices, gym class, etc.
Wow did you see Jack at practice today? What a hardo!
Hardo by Thuhkilluh September 4, 2014
Word of the Day on August 1, 2026