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Shepherd of the deep.
In Greek mythology, Proteus is an early sea-god, one of several deities whom Homer calls the "Old Man of the Sea," whose name suggests the "first" as protogonos is the "primordial" or the "firstborn.” He became the son of Poseidon in the Olympian theogony (Odyssey iv. 432), or of Nereus and Doris, or of Oceanus and a Naiad, and was made the herdsman of Poseidon's seals, the great bull seal at the center of the harem. He can foretell the future, but, in a mytheme familiar from several cultures, will change his shape to avoid having to; he will answer only to someone who is capable of capturing him.
1. In Greek mythology, a shape-shifting sea god who was the shepard of Poseidon's seal flocks
2. a blind, aquatic salamander with permanent gills, found in caves
3. an inspirational Edmontonian DJ who fused breaks and house music
Did you catch Proteus' set? It was dope!
proteus by haymaka May 3, 2004
A light and sound stimulation device Mind Machine devloped by Minplace, INC. www.mindplace.com
I have a Proteus now.
The Proteus light and sound system is one of the most advanced devices of its kind.
proteus by M0T0RH3D August 9, 2006
best IM client for OS X ever!
Dude, get Proteus, Fire sucks.
proteus by OS X User June 26, 2004

Proteus Wave 

An event that has occoured within the world of Elite: Dangerous, where azimuth tried to kill off all the thargoids will a biotech killing bubble. This failed however and now. WE ARE FUCKED.
My final gift. The Proteus Wave, born from a century of sacrifice. Our victory is delivered in this moment, humanities next chapter begins now.
Proteus Wave by Azure Flare November 7, 2022

The Proteus 

a tattoo on one's ass used to help them remember their name.
Man, I'm so wasted I can't even remember my name! I better check The Proteus.

Hey look at that drunk, passed out chick. I wonder what her name is! Hopefully she has a Proteus.
The Proteus by Crabbe April 3, 2009
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fache-couture 

French slang, which translated, means "bull's fashion" but basically equates to "hyper trendy" or overly trendy. Used when a person wishes to express distaste at the latest fashion trend/fad, because it seems that everyone has a certain item of clothing or is wearing it. This term is most frequently heard in Paris but is slowly spreading to other parts of France.
1. That Burberry scarf is so fache-couture.
2. That purple American Apparel hoodie is so fache-couture.
fache-couture by bkgmh46x0x March 18, 2008
Word of the Day on October 17, 2026
A slang term for GLP-1 medications(like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, etc.), usually referring to their appetite-killing, weight-loss, or “I forgot to eat” effects rather than the medical details.

Usage:
* Often casual, ironic, or meme-y
* Can imply effortless weight loss, suppressed hunger, or being “powered by pharmaceuticals”

Notes:
Not a brand name—just shorthand for the whole GLP-1 wave. Frequently shows up in online jokes, gym talk, and group chats where people pretend they’re *totally* doing it naturally.
“I’m not dieting, I’m just on that glippy.”
“Ever since the glippy hit, food feels optional.”
“That summer body? Yeah, glippy assisted.”
Glippy by Wild Stoner Appears December 14, 2025
Word of the Day on October 16, 2026
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