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noctalgia 

Literally means "sky grief". Noctalgia is a new astronomers' term for the feeling of loss of dark nighttime skies around the world due to light pollution from various sources. Those sources are artificial lighting created by humans such as outdoor illumination of streets, buildings, and other places, many of which are not required all night. Also satellites reflecting sunlight onto the night side of Earth from solar panels and antenna arrays. Most city dwellers can no longer see any but the very brightest stars. The glory of the Milky Way in a dark sky is something most people will never have the opportunity to see. Truly, we must grieve for that which we have lost in the night sky.
I can no longer see stars and constellations I could easily see as I child, their loss gives me a feeling of noctalgia, I am greatly saddened.
noctalgia by Old Dog Zero One September 18, 2023
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NoComment 

NoComment is a term used to avoid conversation, incriminating, conflict, arguments.
My girl asked me who ate the last crab leg, I replied NoComment!

The police came over asking about a shooting, I looked at the officers and stated NoComment.

Dray, did you cheat on me; NoComment
NoComment by Mr.OVERWIT April 28, 2020

Nicotine Shits 

Before or After consuming nicotine, you have to dispose poop.
Tyler: Dude, this dip is giving me the Nicotine Shits!
Dave: i know same here.
Nicotine Shits by assualt911 March 18, 2009

Nicotine nirvana 

a point or feeling resembling or parallel to being high which is attained through smoking approximately 3-7 cigarettes
observer 1 - damn dude that kid always looks high as hell whats he taking?
observer 2 - nothin man he just smokes a shitload of cigarettes so now hes reached nicotine nirvana
Nicotine nirvana by Bhodizaffa July 22, 2009
A health professional (usually nurse) who takes on some of the roles traditionally performed by the doctor.
I wish I could see a doctor. The noctor felt there was nothing wrong with me and I ended up in A&E two days later.
Noctor by Baig January 8, 2009

Nocturnal Weiner Party 

A late night snack consisting of hot dogs cooked on a George Foreman grill.
When I got to the kitchen this morning, I was annoyed to find a mess from Brian's nocturnal weiner party.
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square grouper

Nickname given to bales of marijuana thrown overboard or out of airplanes. Origin is reportedly from members of the US Coast Guard in the area of Southern Florida.
"Base we've got some square groupers floating outside of Miami harbor."
square grouper by slipsheet November 6, 2004
Word of the Day on October 7, 2026
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
Word of the Day on October 6, 2026

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.
Word of the Day on October 5, 2026
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
Word of the Day on October 4, 2026
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
Word of the Day on October 3, 2026

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
Word of the Day on October 2, 2026
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