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possume
(v.) A portmanteau of "postulate" and "assume." Derived from a misinterpretation of "possumming," to act like a possum.
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Snow Possum
Snow Possum by GibsDat February 9, 2022
Possum's Tangle
A sticky, problematic situation where the outcome is unknown and could lead to unforeseen consequences. A slang definition of a dilemma.
"I was trying to drive down the interstate but the traffic was terrible, then I heard there was a possum's tangle a few miles out."
"Everything was going alright that night at the party, but then when the cops showed up, we were in a real possum's tangle."
"Sorry I'm late, but I got myself into a real possum's tangle on the way here"
"Everything was going alright that night at the party, but then when the cops showed up, we were in a real possum's tangle."
"Sorry I'm late, but I got myself into a real possum's tangle on the way here"
Possum's Tangle by dumpsterdiver8 November 19, 2010
patter possum
This is martial arts technique developed by Ryan Joseph Patterson and the Patterson brothers . Where an individual being beat mercilessly falls to the ground and lays in the fetal position and pretends to be dead in hopes that the beating will subside.
Bro you beat the fuck out of that dude! Is he dead ?? Nah, it’s a Patter Possum he’s fucked up though.
patter possum by Sacdeez55 October 5, 2018
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dead drop
A dead drop is a location used to secretly pass items between two people, without requiring them to meet.
Spies have been known to use dead drops, using various techniques to hide the items and to signal that the drop has been made. Drug dealers use this as well.
A common place is to duct tape the item to the underside of a toilet cover in a public restroom.
A signal is sometimes used as well to indicate there is something to pickup, like a pile of stones in a certain formation. After checking the drop the signal is removed.
Spies have been known to use dead drops, using various techniques to hide the items and to signal that the drop has been made. Drug dealers use this as well.
A common place is to duct tape the item to the underside of a toilet cover in a public restroom.
A signal is sometimes used as well to indicate there is something to pickup, like a pile of stones in a certain formation. After checking the drop the signal is removed.
"The dead drop is the restroom toilet at the Gulf station at the corner of Commercial Ave. and Georges Rd."
dead drop by rubberroom July 23, 2008
Word of the Day on November 9, 2026
No Surprises Wedding
A "No Surprises Wedding," or NSW, is a wedding invitation designation that tells attendees that there can be no unplanned announcements, engagements, events or speeches at the wedding - all actions must be pre-approved by the couple. Anyone who performs an unapproved "surprise" will be asked to leave the wedding early.
This designation comes from Reddit, where so many stories of bad wedding behavior indicated a need to communicate expectations for the wedding behavior of attendees.
This designation comes from Reddit, where so many stories of bad wedding behavior indicated a need to communicate expectations for the wedding behavior of attendees.
You are cordially invited to the nuptials of Brian and Tom on October 31 at noon.
Please note that this wedding is child-free (under 10) and a No Surprises Wedding (NSW). Reach out to wedding planner Sami Smith to request approvals or exceptions; please note that exceptions will be rare. Limited child care for under-10s will be available. All approvals will be noted and included in planning. Unapproved, or surprise exceptions, will result in guests being asked to leave.
Please note that this wedding is child-free (under 10) and a No Surprises Wedding (NSW). Reach out to wedding planner Sami Smith to request approvals or exceptions; please note that exceptions will be rare. Limited child care for under-10s will be available. All approvals will be noted and included in planning. Unapproved, or surprise exceptions, will result in guests being asked to leave.
No Surprises Wedding by dbdefenestrate August 27, 2023
Word of the Day on November 8, 2026
ulzzang
Ulzzang true definition is "best & "face" = best face in korean. They are basically people with above average looks, sometimes with the use of photoshop and haduri who post their pics online, some becoming internet celebrities.
ulzzang by `r i k kit t y February 26, 2008
Word of the Day on November 7, 2026
EBK
EBK stands for "Elite Ball Knowledge." 1 In internet slang, "ball knowledge" originally referred to a deep understanding of football/soccer or basketball, but it has evolved into a broader term for having a highly sophisticated, deep, or niche understanding of any specific topic (such as music, movies, or subcultures).