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Pontificate

To speak in a pretentiously dogmatic manner; to preach.
Pontificate typically has a negative connotation but can be used positively as well.

"Allow me a moment to pontificate on the merits of good hygiene during flu outbreaks" said the school nurse.
Pontificate by FatMermaid January 25, 2014

Pontificating

The act of spouting off on a subject you have no information on ,or basis of fact , but firmly believe in.
Thomas was pontificating on the pain involved in child birth
Pontificating by Sonorliter January 24, 2011

Pontificus 

An expression said when one is most thoughtful in regards to PC terms; Sensitive to gender norms.
“Say Pontificus if u Woke!”

“There was a group of predominantly plus-sized males lined up in a queue with the sole intention of saying Pontificus”
Pontificus by GerthPaul December 21, 2018

Pontificatus Interruptus 

Since the position of Pope is required to be "usque ad mortem" (until death), when the Pope of Rome resigns, quits, or is removed from his Pontificate before his natural death, such leaving of office is known as Pontificatus Interruptus.
Due to his resignation from office, Pope Benedict XVI, whose previous name was title and name was Cardinal Ratzinger, will forever be known as Pontificatus Interruptus.

Pontifigate 

The ongoing, unfolding global sex-abuse crisis in the Roman Catholic Church. Coined by Mary Valle, a writer for Killing the Buddha and the Revealer. (Pontiff = Pope. Pontificate, a word derived from pontiff + Watergate.)
"Watergate seemed like so much fun, but Pontifigate is making me feel quite nauseated."
Pontifigate by F.X. LaMonica May 1, 2010

pontification 

The act of speaking out for the purpose of hearing onself speak.
Posturing...speaking to people that don't really care what you say one way or another since you're speaking solely to front yourself as "someone in charge".
Speech or written communication that is generally pointless except to cast favorable light upon the speaker or author as if the message were a pronouncement from on high.
Usually full of shit.
There goes that motherfucker with his pontification again.
Attaboy Message from a wannabe manager
Attaboy Message from a wannabe supervisor
Co-worker sucks up to teh boss by thanking everybody for their help when the boss should be saying the thank you.
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fauxstalgia by scotte61 December 16, 2010
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pajama casual 

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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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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
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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
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