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Potable Water

Mexico does not have any potable water.
Potable Water by JJ March 16, 2004

Potable Douche 

A very douchey person that gets sick whilst in Alabama
That's one heak of a Potable Douche
Potable Douche by LincolnLog69 July 23, 2014

speak potable 

The term "speak potable" originates from the Italian peninsula; it is a coined expression to convey the need for a more fluid and understandable conversation, akin to potable water. If someone "speaks potable," it means they are proficient in expressing themselves well in the language.
Example 1:

Rizu: "I'm preparing a presentation for tomorrow's meeting."
Slend: "Make sure to speak potable; we need to be clear with all the details."

Example 2:

Slend: "I overheard their discussion, but they didn't seem to speak potable at all."
Rizu: "It's important to communicate clearly, especially in important conversations."
speak potable by Slurpish December 20, 2023

speak potable 

The term "speak potable" originates from the Italian peninsula; it is a coined expression to convey the need for a more fluid and understandable conversation, akin to potable water. If someone "speaks potable," it means they are proficient in expressing themselves well in the language.
Example 1:

Rizu: "I'm preparing a presentation for tomorrow's meeting."
Slurp: "Make sure to speak potable; we need to be clear with all the details."

Example 2:
Slurp: "I overheard their discussion, but they didn't seem to speak potable at all."
Rizu: "It's important to communicate clearly, especially in important conversations."
speak potable by Slurpish December 20, 2023

Portable Program 

A program that doesn't require installation, meaning you don't need administrator privileges to use it, and doesn't require a crack/keygen. Similar to a preactivated program, except it's all packed into one simple .exe file, with no or very few supporting files.
An easy way to avoid installing a program and taking up to much space, is downloading a Portable Program.
Portable Program by Palm3R October 18, 2008

portableniche 

Started online by child pornography advocates but moved to freedom of speech and expression arguments to justify their beliefs
The standard meaning is "To Revel in the freedom of speech argument to justify any horrid, racist or homophobic terms or expressions"
He's making the classic "portableniche" argument but just because something can be said doesn't mean it should be said.
OMG you're a "portableniche piss stain"
portableniche by Wasp March 20, 2018
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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

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
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