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The mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell 

“The Mitochondria is the Powerhouse of the Cell” is an expression describing the function of mitochondria organelles found in the cells of eukaryote (Fancy word for Plant and Animal cell) organisms.

The phrase is typically mocked as an example of impractical information taught in public schools.
*At an interview*
Life: You didn’t oay your taxes , you’re going to jail.
Me : The mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell
Life: Do u even know what taxes are?
Me: SOH CAH TOA

Tennessee Powerhouse 

1. Play "Rocky Top" in the background.
2. After getting a girl up the butt, wipe a "T" on her back.
3. Hit the girl over the head with a banjo, and proceed to have your way with her.
4. After completing this act, shave a "T" into your chest so that all others will know what you have accomplished.
Dude, look at this freakin' awesome "T" on my chest! I totally just gave Alli a Tennessee Powerhouse!

powerhouse

A term used to describe the mitochondria in relation to cells in biology.
"The mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell"
powerhouse by Marcaniel May 17, 2018

powerhouse

A word used to describe someone who exerts a large amount of power, typically in football, and who can trounce the opposition with both ease and (occasionally) grace.
Van Bommel is a complete powerhouse, watch him volley-thump the ball into the back of the net.
powerhouse by jjjdizzle June 21, 2007

scat powerhouse 

Dennis said he took a trip to South America with Papa Smurf. He is such a scat powerhouse.

Edward Powerhouse 

A name often given to penis of such emence proportions that it usually out grows the user. An Edward Powerhouse is named as such due to it's incredible manliness

More often used to state size of phalic objects than to insult somebody who is a massive dick.
My friend Nathan has an Edward Powerhouse!
Edward Powerhouse by Chipmunkcheeks November 30, 2010
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fache-couture 

French slang, which translated, means "bull's fashion" but basically equates to "hyper trendy" or overly trendy. Used when a person wishes to express distaste at the latest fashion trend/fad, because it seems that everyone has a certain item of clothing or is wearing it. This term is most frequently heard in Paris but is slowly spreading to other parts of France.
1. That Burberry scarf is so fache-couture.
2. That purple American Apparel hoodie is so fache-couture.
fache-couture by bkgmh46x0x March 18, 2008
Word of the Day on October 17, 2026
A slang term for GLP-1 medications(like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, etc.), usually referring to their appetite-killing, weight-loss, or “I forgot to eat” effects rather than the medical details.

Usage:
* Often casual, ironic, or meme-y
* Can imply effortless weight loss, suppressed hunger, or being “powered by pharmaceuticals”

Notes:
Not a brand name—just shorthand for the whole GLP-1 wave. Frequently shows up in online jokes, gym talk, and group chats where people pretend they’re *totally* doing it naturally.
“I’m not dieting, I’m just on that glippy.”
“Ever since the glippy hit, food feels optional.”
“That summer body? Yeah, glippy assisted.”
Glippy by Wild Stoner Appears December 14, 2025
Word of the Day on October 16, 2026

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
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