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Only I get that joke 

The definitive statement that proves anything you say is an inside joke. Best used when everybody gets the joke or when the statement is in no way a joke.
"True Detective!? More like false detective... Only I get that joke."

Only on days of the week that end in “y”.

Only on days of the week that end in “y”… a saying that just actually means “every frikin’ day”.
Example #1

Question: Do you drink often?

Answer: Only on days of the week that end in “y”.

Example #2

Question: Do you use drugs?
Answer: Only on days of the week that end in “y”.

the only spot in the spot 

“the only spot in the spot” — the only visibly identifiable member of crowd that is not a member of the majority of that crowd including but not limited to:

The only Black person at a private school
The only White person at a Black Family Reunion
The only flamboyantly gay or lesbian person in a room full of Christian Nationalist
The only biracial person in a room full of uni-racial people
The only differently abled person in a room full of the biological normative

A single woman at a swinger’s club cruising for a threesome — so rare that they are called unicorns and have their own appellation.

Depending on the strength of character of the person in this situation. this can be a very fun, very comfortable, or very uncomfortable experience. And, if you don’t understand this phrase; then you have never been “the only spot in the spot”.

Ironically in a society and culture that prides itself on rugged individuality; there are still more extreme ways of being “individual”. Cultural food for thought.
When Gil Scott Heron attended an exclusive private school in New York, he was the only spot in the spot.

When my wife attended my family reunion she trumped my high yellow cousins by being the only spot in the spot.

Only the brave 

one of the best songs by singer-songwriter Louis Tomlinson on his debut album "Walls" that the lgbtq+ part of his fandom has claimed because of its lyrics.
"what's your favorite song on walls that you stream all the time?"
"defiantly only the brave!"
Only the brave by Clario October 18, 2020

I only work here 

This is a phrase used to express resignation to a situation that one has no control over, where the person making the statement acknowledges that there is an issue that needs to be addressed but implies that the issue is beyond his control, power or pay grade.
co-worker : Don't you think we need to inform our clients that their bank may be going under -receivership?
co-worker2: I don't know man, I only work here...

One show only

An exciting act that can never be repeated by the artist.
The showman was a sensation covering himself in gasoline, dynamite, TNT, then lighting and match, sadly its one show only!
One show only by I, Wreckerrr November 5, 2016
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fauxstalgia 

Faux nostalgia. Faking old things in an attempt to recapture the feeling of times gone past, especially of technology that has passed.
Hipstamatic pictures, just like the vinyl-static added to digital recordings, is prime fauxstalgia
fauxstalgia by scotte61 December 16, 2010
Word of the Day on October 15, 2026

pajama casual 

Pajama casual is a term used when working from home and preparing for a video conference. All business above the waist and your pajama pants down below.
We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.
pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020
Word of the Day on October 14, 2026

funflation 

The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets.
funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
Word of the Day on October 13, 2026
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
Word of the Day on October 12, 2026

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
Word of the Day on October 11, 2026
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
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