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Nerdoscopes 

The type of big nerdy specs that are as thick the bottom of a bottle
Hey, check out the English teacher's new nerdoscopes ! She looks like she's got 2 jam-jars strapped to her face
Nerdoscopes by Bruce the Trucker March 22, 2019

Neurosis 

A mild form of mental illness, in which subjective experiences of emotional distress are common but contact with reality has not been lost. Examples include anxiety disorders, depression and eating disorders. It is also called psychoneurosis.
Neurosis can in many ways be distinguished from the more severe psychotic mental disorders, such as schizophrenia and manic depression (bipolar).
Neurosis by Doc_B April 14, 2015

Neurosurgeon 

A medical professional who performs surgical procedures on the nervous system of a human (brain surgery, spinal surgery). One of the most physically demanding professions in the world due to the high death rate and incredibly long hours.
This neurosurgeon is operating on my brain because i have a sucky hypothalamus, oh teh noes

I had a spinal cord deformity and was paralyzed, this cool neurosurgeon did sum stuff and now i can walk woot woo go neurosurgery
Neurosurgeon by neurowobo November 12, 2009

Nerdosterone 

Nerdosterone is a hormone found in Nerds similar to Testosterone found in athletes.
The nerdosterone level at the sci-fi convention was through the roof.
Nerdosterone by bigtaco January 15, 2011

neuroscience 

The study of the nervous system. Mostly stuff about the brain, hormones, nerves, and neurons.
If you want to know more about the brain and nervous system, study neuroscience.
neuroscience by 123v2123v2 May 28, 2009

neurosis 

leading proponent of the progressive neurocore movement.
the blood that runs through me is not my own
neurosis by dave universe March 1, 2004
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NYC people who migrate north to Quahog, RI to see the leaves in the fall.
New York and everyone from there can fornicate themselves with an iron stick.
leafers by ss++ February 8, 2005
Word of the Day on September 27, 2026

Respectfully 

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.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
Word of the Day on September 26, 2026

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."
Word of the Day on September 25, 2026
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
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
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