A slang term used to refer to those, often from the Pacific Northwest, who prefer drizzly, overcast weather to sunshine. The term alludes to these people preferring to spend so much time out of the sun that moss grows on their backs.

"What do you mean you don't want to hang at the beach?! It's gloriously sunny in Seattle!"
"I don't know, man. I'm kind of a mossback. I miss the rain. I can just hang inside with a sweater and a good book."

mossback by R. Pompeo March 17, 2016

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moistback

A way of saying "wetback" without infuriating all the mexicans in the general area.

Guy 1: Hey look at all those moistbacks working in the back of that KFC
Guy 2: HAHA how pathetic!

moistback by Derek Chongalong August 26, 2007

mousetache

A derogatrive term for a small furry moustache, usually found between the upper lip and the nostrils.
Derived from the reference to a rodent on the upper lip.

"Yo my man! Look at that guy with the mousetache! He clearly ain't hip to facial hair styles like we are."
"Stop trying to be cool Ben, you don't speak like that normally and you just made up that term. Just face it, you cannot start a meme."
"Such a buster..."

mousetache by Ben the Elder May 17, 2008

Mooseback

A slur used to describe a Canadian illegally crossing the American border.

We don’t want no moosebacks in our country! They’re taking out jerbs.

Mooseback by IcyOtter January 8, 2023

Houseback Riding

Sitting atop a residence in a drunken and/or disorderly manner. Extra points are often awarded whilst hoisting one arm, drink in hand and cat-calling passers by.

The "Jones'" have saddles on their dormers. During parties, Mrs. Jones enjoys houseback riding naked.

Houseback Riding by Rusty Steedledorf February 11, 2010

mousefuck

When you're looking at porn and your parent's walk in on you and your wireless mouse gives out.

Dude 1: Shit.
Dude 2: What?
Dude 1: I was on the computer looking at porn, and I thought I could get away with it but then I got mousefucked.

mousefuck by Enrique Glazeddoughnuts November 28, 2007

You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things.

Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."

You met me at a very Chinese time in my life by Sus Chad September 21, 2026

Word of the Day on September 25, 2026

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.

Modified derivative of granola.

"I need more crunchy guys in my life. I'm so tired of dating preppy metrosexual assholes."

"I'm heading out to the crunchy store to pick up some fair trade chocolate and tea tree oil, do you need anything?"

crunchy by EBC July 11, 2007

Word of the Day on September 24, 2026

Galantir

A group of people, typically women, searching through someone’s digital footprint in order to find more information about that person.

Susie wasn’t sure if her new Hinge match was a creep, so she assembled Galantir and they found out he used to post slurs on gaming forums.

Galantir by Ge-sus September 22, 2026

Word of the Day on September 23, 2026

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.

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.

murderhobo by Loup&S September 9, 2021

Word of the Day on September 22, 2026

Whale

In sales terms, a whale is a prospect that is significantly larger than an organization’s average customer.

Whales are large and extremely difficult to close. Due to their immense size, they are highly sought-after.

A whale is typically identified at first by a whale hunter on the sales team, but often requires cross-discipline participation in order to close; this includes assistance from operations, engineering, creative, client success, and business development teams.

"Shit...the sales director chewed me out on the sales call this morning. He's totally pissed that I have nothing in my pipeline. I've been focused on this one whale for so long that I haven't had time to prospect for normal-sized deals."

Whale by FQ_GFY February 3, 2020

Word of the Day on September 21, 2026

Concrete cowboy

A guy who thinks he's a country kinda guy, but in reality lives a comfortable city / suburban life.

Eugene: Look at that dude in the cowboy hat!
Todd: He's just a concrete cowboy.

Concrete cowboy by EugeneJohnson42000 March 16, 2024

Word of the Day on September 20, 2026