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not trying 

adverbial phrase. Essentially "trying not" or "trying to avoid" in standard English. The subtle difference between the slang standard English usages can be seen as follows: in standard English "not trying" simply means a failure to put forth any effort; whereas the slang meaning encompasses affirmative avoidance of responsibility, or steps taken to get out of an obligation.
Slang: Yo man now D not trying to pay me back.

Standard: D is trying to avoid paying me back.
not trying by LaJeep July 18, 2010

not trying to hold you

Not bull shitting you
Yo not trying to hold you up, but the party was lit
not trying to hold you by Hagod7 April 17, 2017

Not trying to smoke your salmon 

When you aren't just telling someone what they want to hear, regardless of the truth.
When you're not praising someone to gain their favor or approval.
SImilar to: 'Not blowing smoke up your ass.'

Possible sexual reference, 'to smoke' is often used as a euphemism for performing oral sex, 'salmon' and other fish are often used to indicate a vagina.
Not trying to smoke your salmon, but I completely agree with you.
I just think that's a great idea, else i would have disagreed and called you an idiot.

i'm not trying 

"i'm not trying" is an excuse for people who lost in 1v1s.

It's basically an excuse to get away from the fact that you're actually bad at the game.
You might find this is Roblox fighting games, or other games as well.
*opponent loses 1v1*
Opponent: "i'm not trying"
i'm not trying by MLGYolofade May 27, 2020

I'm not trying to start shit 

The phrase that you use right before you tell someone something that you know will start a lot of shit.
I'm not trying to start shit but Ty called your mother a whore.

I'm Not Trying To Be Slutty 

What women, who are too provocative and who love to show too much skin, say when shamelessly playing the whore card.
I'm not trying to be slutty," said Cyrus in a recent interview. "I'm not trying to be like, go to the club and get a bunch of guys."
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countrypolitan 

Term used to describe someone who is a mix of both rural (country) and urban (metropolitan) lifestyles/upbringings. He/she is typically equally comfortable in both settings and is able to seamlessly slip back and forth between the two, appreciating the characteristics of each.
That ol' gal of mine drives the 12 lane freeway during the week and a John Deere on the weekends. She likes opra and the Grand Ol' Opry. I love them countrypolitan women.
countrypolitan by MOChick November 7, 2006
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Witch Bath 

A bath consisting of a variety of slats, oils, soaps or any other added ingredients such as fruits, milks, herbs or any other spices for health or beautifying benifits.
She brought home alot of stuff and took it to the bathroom. She must be taking a witch bath.
Witch Bath by carnieboy30 October 26, 2020
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kinktober 

An excuse for people to write porn with different types of kinks throughout the month of October.

Smut Fanfiction
That chick doesn't write often but when she does, its for Kinktober.
kinktober by Kinkiest July 12, 2018
Word of the Day on October 30, 2026

proper lad 

a lad that is such a lad that he is a proper lad
person1:did you see bob
person2: ya he was a proper lad
Word of the Day on October 29, 2026
The number of years you are still sexually active
While our lifespan is the number of years we will live, our healthspan is the number of healthy years we will have and our sexspan is is the number of years we will continue to be healthy enough to continue having an active sex life.
sexspan by Dr Kat April 21, 2022
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