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Pattification

The process in which someone drives themselves or others absolutely crazy for no obvious reason. Process herein means that a person(s) will spend an extraordinary amount of time laboring over something that would typically take minutes; however, in the end you will be left making statements such as, “Oh that is better” or “You were right”. The extension of perfection. The art of taking normal and sometimes lackluster materials and adding both artistic touches and eloquent language to bolster the appearance and presentation of written documents, presentations, and displays.
Steven put his presentation through the process of pattification with the hopes that his eloquent language would convince management to approve his request.
Pattification by RT2013 September 30, 2014

poetrification 

Poetrification is the act of turning anything into a poem.
The poetrification in you makes a cat floss its teeth.
poetrification by Poetrification September 7, 2017

parentification 

The psychological phenomenon where children grow up too fast, often taking on adult responsibilities to please their parents and surrounding adults.
She became the family caregiver at a young age, a classic case of parentification that made her miss out on a normal childhood.
parentification by Emotional Cruiser September 21, 2025
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Nickname given to bales of marijuana thrown overboard or out of airplanes. Origin is reportedly from members of the US Coast Guard in the area of Southern Florida.
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"Yeah, she's kind of annoying. All she ever talks about it ballet."

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"You're such a Bunhead."

"Yeah... I know."
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trucker's tan 

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I had a trucker's tan after driving for 10 straight hours on a sunny day.
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Every time I walk into the toy aisle, I catch myself kidulting over the latest action figures and LEGO sets!
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British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”

Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
According to the boffins downstairs, the murderer used a serrated blade.
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