1. Nepotism plus hypocrisy masquerading as Democracy. 2. Any political system where nearly all politicians are closely related to other politicians by blood or marriage.
The election of Nepocrats in Illinois, such Lisa Madigan, Richard Daley, Todd Stroger, Emil Jones, Jr and Dan Lipinski, to name but a few, makes Illinois a functioning Nepocracy.
Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.
After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
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.