pearl clutching

The phrase "pearl clutching" means being shocked by something once-salacious that should now be seen as commonplace. It is used to dismiss someone as being prudish, uptight, or otherwise too conservative in their thinking

“Amusingly, upon the various perfume boards there’s been a little bit of pearl clutching going on about the concept of a marijuana perfume.”

pearl clutching by UrbanTourist October 8, 2016

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perl clutching

When someone insists on using perl in modern web sites because php is a fad.

Bill is such a perl clutcher he refuses to learn JavaScript.

Bill is perl clutching.

perl clutching by SmashTheState May 30, 2023

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Clutching My Pearls

a moment in time that forces one to clasp their hand to their chest, out of fear or shock, as if trying to protect an imaginary pearl necklace. A new phrase among the gay Maryland circle

When I saw Taylor at the park with Noah, I was totally clutching pearls!

Man, when I heard that John was in that car accident I was totally Clutching My Pearls

Girl, when that truck full of skinheads pulled up next to the car I had to clutch my pearls!

Clutching My Pearls by Perryn Morris January 11, 2008

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clutching the pearls

when a flamboyant male homosexual (Queen) animatedly grabs at their neck to express disbelief or bewilderment.

after it was announced that he was runner up in the talent contest, Sabation screamed out "well i never" and was seen clutching the pearls as he stormed off the stage.

clutching the pearls by LORD Mi EGO December 14, 2014

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kenlet

A small piece of information. Derived from the word ken, used often in the scottish language and is synonymous with knowledge.

Person 1: "Hey I don't get this shit. How do you solve this problem?"
Person 2: "I got that one. Give me some kenlets on this assignment and I'll help you w/ that one."

kenlet by Norma Y. October 8, 2005

Word of the Day on July 13, 2026

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I mean I guess bro

a word of expression to when you give up on comprehending someone's words of ignorance, stupidity, absurdity or are too exhausted to formulate a proper response.

Commonly seen in TikTok comment sections in replies to lazy attempts at humor, overconfidentally incorrect statement, or an over-the-top comment or when someone completely misses the mark on something.

"actually... incorrect statement, hope this helps!"
"I mean I guess bro"

I mean I guess bro by clydedrewblood June 24, 2026

Word of the Day on July 12, 2026

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abandonware

n. software that is no longer sold or supported by the original publisher / developer, often found as free downloads on the internet because it cannot be obtained elsewhere. Not legal, but often seen as morally acceptable because the company that made it is no longer selling the title, nor releasing it as freeware, therefore abandonware is "keeping the game alive", so to speak.

Doom II is not abandonware because id still sells it, while The Incredible Machine is not sold, therefore is abandonware.

abandonware by Spoom October 24, 2003

Word of the Day on July 11, 2026

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