once bitten twice shy

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orignally to dog bites, now means that once somebody has gotten hurt or had something go wrong will be afraid to try it again (especially in love)

If you fall in love with someone and that someone rejects or hurts you-once bitten-you may be very, very reluctant-twice shy-to let yourself fall in love again.

elle was once bitten twice shy since her last relationship.

once bitten twice shy by vitalia November 27, 2006

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once bitten twice shy

This is an abbreviated sentence:

Once your are bitten by a dog, you will be twice as shy about approaching that same dog again.

Metaphorically, the concept applies to more than just dogs. Such as cats.

"Once bitten twice shy, babe." -- bad 80's song.

once bitten twice shy by Pickles McGee Sr. March 18, 2017

endwarfins

The rush of neurotransmitters and neuropeptides triggered specifically by watching the Seven Dwarfs march home singing "Heigh-Ho" — that particular high of pickaxes, whistling while you work, and communal domestic bliss in a cottage built for men half your height.

I only meant to watch the Heigh-Ho scene for the endwarfins, and then it was two hours later and I'd watched the whole movie.

Endwarfins aren't just a Snow White thing — I get the same hit off the Lollipop Guild in Oz.

endwarfins by Howard Ogden September 13, 2026

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caillou

A slang term used to describe a bald person, typically someone who is completely bald or has a closely shaved head. The term is derived from the infamous, hairless kids’ cartoon character of the same name.

Example 1:
“Did you see that caillou over there? His head is reflecting the sun like a disco ball.”
Example 2:
“I think Dave is finally accepting his hair loss. He just went full caillou and shaved the whole thing off.”

caillou by WMH01 September 12, 2026

Word of the Day on September 13, 2026

Brought-upsy

scruples; to have manners;

May also be spelt Brought-upsie

WestIndian/Caribbean in orient - Barbados, WHUT.

Example 1: Child, you ain't got no brought-upsy?

Translation: My Child, have you not any manners?

Example 2: What, you ain't got no brought-upsy?

Translation: I can't believe you're doing that. Were you not taught any manners as a child?

Brought-upsy by B-Town Gilly April 20, 2005

Word of the Day on September 12, 2026

kitbash

The practice of modifying a model (not limited to toy action figures) to achieve some result other than that intended by the manufacturer. ...

I had to kitbash my Luke Skywalker figure with my Darth Vader figure because Luke was missing a hand.

kitbash by geru January 15, 2006

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Satellite baddies

Attractive women who are far from your location.

There are no hot girls in the area, theres only satellite baddies.

Satellite baddies by Banksy123 September 5, 2026

Word of the Day on September 10, 2026