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Potted Plant Syndrome (PPS) 

1. A disease possessed by an individual who joins a group, but does not participate in group discussions; one who does nothing but take up space...like a potted plant.

2. When one contributes nothing to a conversation.

3. One who appears to be an extrovert but appears very introverted when in the presence by others.
1. Every Tuesday and Thursday, Anthony, Anna, Jay-Me and Cody sit at a table and talk.

-Anna, Jay-Me and Cody are carrying on a great, exciting conversation while Anthony does nothing but look on and listen.
-Anthony doesn't do this intentionally, but he is suffering from Potted Plant Syndrome (PPS).
-*He does nothing but take up space.*

2. Janelle: Every time we all get together, Tara never says anything. She just stares.
Sean: I like Tara...but homegirl has PPS.

Simple Plan Syndrome

Feeling like like the person in a Simple Plan song (which are all basically the same).

Symptoms are:
1. You feel like your parents don't understand you, and you need to go do something rebellious.

2. You feel like nobody likes you an your life sucks.

3. Your girlfriend just dumped you and you are depressed, so you listen to Simple Plan

4. You want to run around and do crazy shit with your friends to blow off steam.
Cases of Simple Plan Syndrome:

1. Mom, dad, you just don't get me! I'm gonna go graffiti a bridge
2. Man, my friends are all too busy for me! I hate my life!
3. I thought she loved me! WAAAA! "God must hate me" is the soundtrack of my life.
4. Dude I'm so pissed! Lets go drive around and get chased by cops!

Cellular Service Plan Syndrome 

A situation where you can have anything except exactly what you need.
I was trying to buy an airline ticket online and met with a nasty case of C.S.P.S.
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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
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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
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Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
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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

piddlefart

Instead of doing my homework, I decided to piddlefart around for two hours.
piddlefart by Rene April 25, 2005
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