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On a tear 

On a streak or series, usually a winning streak. Will sometimes be used (semi-sarcastically) to define a losing streak.

When used for a positive streak, it's similar to "tear it up."
He won four bike races in a row--he's on a tear!

The market went up 14% in the least four weeks. The market is on a tear! (aka "The market is tearing it up!")
On a tear by Wayne the definer April 2, 2009
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on a tear 

a string of behaviour that is compulsive and devient. the bahaviour is typically of an "adult" nature such as drinking, screwing, swearing.
Jill was so pissed about the flat tire that she went off on a tear. Every other word was fuck.

Brad has been on a tear of calling in sick recently. He hasn't worked a Friday in over a month.
on a tear by Cliff96 April 26, 2006

on a tear 

to have recently engaged in many sexual acts, with many different people.
Wow, Lizzie has been on a tear lately. She's banged like everyone in the sophomore Kappa Sig class!
on a tear by hahaslizzie May 27, 2005
An Irish phrase meaning shit, derived from ass
(Not to be confused with the literal description of one's buttocks)
"Did you hear the song Aylek$ dropped?"
"Hardly. Her music is absolute cheeks."

"My boyfriend say LaFlame is cheeks."
"Tell your boyfriend I said it's his mixtape that's cheeks."
Cheeks by thecartisan April 26, 2020
Word of the Day on May 21, 2026

sans sheriff 

Lawless use of fonts or typography, with no regard to aesthetics or legibility
I'm putting this CV straight in the bin. Written totally sans sheriff.
sans sheriff by Jamarley July 3, 2019
Word of the Day on May 20, 2026

Breadhead 

Someone who is addicted to obtaining money and building wealth. A money addict and fanatic. Breadheads often work more than one full-time job, and some even participate in illicit activities to "obtain the bread".
A breadhead is like a crackhead, but for money instead of crack.
Breadhead by 🅱️ U S 3 4 8 March 30, 2022
Word of the Day on May 19, 2026

Stink lines

As seen in illustrations or cartoons: Wavy, vertical lines rising above a person, place or thing. Denotes a foul odor.
"You didn't put enough stink lines on your picture of the teacher."
Stink lines by Athene Airheart March 14, 2004
Word of the Day on May 18, 2026