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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
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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 

Someone that is always full of shit.
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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briefcake 

"Did you check out the briefcake in courtroom C?"
briefcake by Ben Frey April 6, 2006
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Brought to public attention by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein in the book on the fall of Richard Nixon, All The President’s Men, ratfucker was Nixon’s term for a political operative who sows chaos among opponents; an agent provocateur. It is thought to have originated among campus political rivalries at USC, and seems to have some usage in the US military.
Along with Nixon’s other ratfuckers, Roger Stone caused fights at otherwise peaceful Democratic Party protests to generate a false narrative that the Democrats were violent and dangerous.
Ratfucker by Ricky Ramjet November 2, 2017
Word of the Day on November 2, 2026

countrypolitan 

Term used to describe someone who is a mix of both rural (country) and urban (metropolitan) lifestyles/upbringings. He/she is typically equally comfortable in both settings and is able to seamlessly slip back and forth between the two, appreciating the characteristics of each.
That ol' gal of mine drives the 12 lane freeway during the week and a John Deere on the weekends. She likes opra and the Grand Ol' Opry. I love them countrypolitan women.
countrypolitan by MOChick November 7, 2006
Word of the Day on November 1, 2026

Witch Bath 

A bath consisting of a variety of slats, oils, soaps or any other added ingredients such as fruits, milks, herbs or any other spices for health or beautifying benifits.
She brought home alot of stuff and took it to the bathroom. She must be taking a witch bath.
Witch Bath by carnieboy30 October 26, 2020
Word of the Day on October 31, 2026

kinktober 

An excuse for people to write porn with different types of kinks throughout the month of October.

Smut Fanfiction
That chick doesn't write often but when she does, its for Kinktober.
kinktober by Kinkiest July 12, 2018
Word of the Day on October 30, 2026

proper lad 

a lad that is such a lad that he is a proper lad
person1:did you see bob
person2: ya he was a proper lad
Word of the Day on October 29, 2026
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