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The process of turning a word into a noun. Technically, the process is different than gerunds because the results are slang, not real words. It's also possible to noun things that are already nouns.

See also verbing
"how about some smokeage, buuhdy?"
-nouning a verb
"coolness"
-nouning an adjective

"Hey, pass me some beerage, dude"
-nouning a noun
nouning by Alisa May 13, 2005
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The act of changing words that are not typically nouns into nouns.
Nouning is a verb, however in this sentence it is being portrayed as a noun.
Nouning by We Are Oranges January 16, 2015
A portmantaeu of Night and Morning used by insomniacs to describe the time when they are going to sleep when it is not night
"Good Norning" she said as she went to sleep at 6am.

sha-noning 

The act of repeatedly kicking yourself in the head for letting a witty, charismatic, caring Irish girl walk out of your life, particularly if they wear a claddagh ring and make you feel on top of the world.
John was sha-noning for letting her walk away.
sha-noning by John Overbeck January 22, 2009
To nick food from someone else's plate while they're still eating
"STOP NOUPING" - as annoying daughter steals last bit of cake from my plate
Nouping by marzipam April 24, 2013
Rag is a Snake!
FUCKING NOUGING!
Nouging by AuxEnder January 27, 2021
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A US deep south term for an alligator. Usually used in the Cajun dialect.
Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
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Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
Throat Sweats by TacoFings420 April 23, 2024
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Being ignored by someone when making a statement or asking a question. Also known as blanked and turfed.
Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
aired by Pietro February 9, 2005
Word of the Day on October 10, 2026

piddlefart

Instead of doing my homework, I decided to piddlefart around for two hours.
piddlefart by Rene April 25, 2005
Word of the Day on October 9, 2026
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