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a supernatural, divine force within every human being. Always omnipresent.
It empowers people to change the world in a positive, loving way.
It is the energy that effects change in One's own life.
"That inspirational speaker lifted me up so much with her 'orenda'. She made me feel that energy within myself to change the world for the better, through changing myself."
orenda by ENlightWithin November 8, 2014
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a mystical force present in all people that empowers them to affect the world or to effect changes in their own life.

pronunciation | or-en-da

origin: iroquoian
"orenda sounds simple, but it's a breathtaking experience that contributes to ones own world."
orenda by aImondmiIk June 20, 2019
Related Words
orenda Orendad orinda Obrenda Odendaal oendasaa Ogenda Openda oranda Oreida
President Barack Obama's ideological plan to change America. Short for Obama agenda.
The Democrats health-care plan is an essential element of the Ogenda to change our country.
Ogenda by Mr Reason September 12, 2009

lisa orender 

1.An asshole, who has a terrible sense of humor, and insult others on a daily basis. also, has commitment issues.

2. Person who brings strange men home to introduce to her roommate and forces both of them to watch scary movies, because she's a pussy ass bitch.

3. A Lisa Orender is quite helpful with word puzzles, so invite her to your morning coffee and newspaper reading.
Courtney: Quit playing. You're acting like a Lisa Orender.

Tiffany: I really wish I had a Lisa Orender around to help me with this puzzle.
lisa orender by Marbar8597 February 27, 2017
Orinda, California. A small isolated suburb of San Francisco, CA. Often known as B-Orinda by its residents called Orindians. The population consists of 83% white, 16% Asian, and 1% other (black, latino, etc.) Known for such fads/trends as xRIDEBIKESx, Screamo, triple popped collars, livejournal/myspace.
Holy shit a black person in Orinda, I have to put this on myspace!
orinda by ANOTHER ORINDIAN May 13, 2005
Most fabulous mother ever. Hotter then a MILF.
Man, that moms not a MILF but an Obrenda!
Obrenda by Robyn Patterson July 1, 2011

OrendCross 

The most Adorable, Cute, Sweet, Perfect, small little bean that has ever existed. OrendCross is a professional pool player that has a voice that can put you to sleep in seconds. With their charm, OrendCross can turn you into a simp, once you simp for her, there is no going back. If the OrendCross takes a liking to you, they will show it with steppies of affection, and will also allow you to headpat them.
Hydro: OMG IS THAT THE ORENDCROSS???? SHES SO PERFECT
Yukonyx: IKR I LOVE HER!
OrendCross by The Hydration Man January 25, 2023
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(Ewokese) Freedom!
And dying in yo' bed many years from now, would ya be willing ta trade all da days from dis here day ta dat fo' one chance, just one chance, ta come back here as young men an' tell our enemies dat dey may take our lives but dey will never take our freedom ... YUB NUB!
yub nub by rotjrem November 4, 2010
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1. Meaning nasty, sexy, filthy. Popularized by Christina Aguilera.

2. Used usally as a close friend in hip-hop slang.
1. Wanna get dirrty
It's about time that I came to start the party Sweat drippin' over my body
Dancin' gettin' just a little naughty

2. Sup Dirrty? Haven't seen you in a while.
dirrty by Minty November 30, 2003
Word of the Day on September 3, 2026

Coyote Ugly

1. Place

The Bar came before the movie. It is an awesome bar where the girls know how to party and make you feel okay about giving up your money, drawers, bras, and dignity.

2. Movie

A story about a Jersey girl following her dreams, aided by working at this bar in New York.

3. Situation/Person/Decision

See other definitions - waking up next to someone so ugly you'd rather chew your arm off than wake them up.
1. Yo, Coyote Ugly is my favorite bar! I got whipped, stripped, drunk, and danced on the bar all before 7 o'clock!

2. Hey did you see Coyote Ugly? It actually has a plot!

3. Ugg I woke up to Coyote Ugly this morning!
Coyote Ugly by jerseycountry March 8, 2009
Word of the Day on September 2, 2026

Literally 1984 

Used in response for when someone promotes/advocates an event or idea that is perceived to support "too much" authority and/or government control.

Often used jokingly as a over-exaggeration in political talk.

Can also be used in response to a ban or mute in a forum site or online chat.
Steve: I think that the government should regulate businesses more
Bob: Literally 1984!

--User1 has been permantly banned--
User2: You cant ban my friend like that! Literally 1984!
Literally 1984 by ke1 July 7, 2021
Word of the Day on September 1, 2026

Back when I lived in upstate new york 

A meaningless, unimpressive, self-serving introduction. An indicator that the story about to be shared will be pointless and dumb.
Back when I lived in upstate new york, I also had to park on the street - on two occasions, we got enough snow, mixed with just the right plowing, that my car was lifted off the ground from so much snow being jammed underneath it.
Word of the Day on August 31, 2026
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