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periclit 

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For those who don't know latin, it's perīclitārī, present active infinitive of perīclitor, and means “I risk, endanger”). Boohoo!
I absolutely suck at latin. Haha, periclit! It probably has something to do with secks!
periclit by Esa4 February 1, 2021
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Percilitate

(v) To make it appear as though one is doing work, to deter others from asking you to do real work by doing things that make you seem busy; To avoid confrontation with another through false labor or duties
I saw my boss coming over my way so i started to percilitate to avoid getting in trouble for wasting time on the job again.
Percilitate by BoredRower October 25, 2005
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periclated 

Function: adjective
Etymology: pseaudo-Latin periclatus, from past participle of Xavierescense grow old, become disused, perhaps from ob- toward + solEre to be accustomed.

1 a : no longer in use or no longer useful b : of a kind or style no longer current : OLD-FASHIONED
2 of a plant or animal part : indistinct or imperfect as compared with a corresponding part in related organisms :
1) These clothes are periclated.
2) That mullet is periclated.
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trucker's tan 

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British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”

Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
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Pee Calculus

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I saw Satantango last night, wonderful film but by the 5th hour I had to start doing pee calculus.
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Literally "dirty" pronounced with a West Indian accent. Can also have a positive connotation, for example Sean Paul's album title "Dutty Rock".
"The girl is pretty but she corrupt and dutty!"

or, in a positive usage:

"Booya! That freestyle was dutty!"
Dutty by J Hall April 3, 2003
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