describing people who only care about eating, sleeping, making money, and owning crap. Very unimaginative, uncultured people with no concept of the arts, history, language, faith, travel, or why any those things should be valued. Has not visited a library or museum since the 7th grade. Doesn't know the name of a bluebird (really). Like Mr. Banks in Mary Poppins, they "can't see past the end of their nose".
Bell in Beauty and the Beast: "I want much more than this provincial life!"
(n) a person of actual or strongly suspected low breeding and/or intellect who chronically and infuriatingly annoys those of higher breeding and/or intellect with their obnoxious demeanor and blatant, unrestrained numbskullery.
(adj) a term describing an act that is shameless and/or severely lacking in any form of class, good breeding and/or intellect.
Used as a noun: That woman over there just said "it is what it is." What a fucking provincial.
Used as an adjective: That gentleman just left the bathroom without washing his hands. That was a provincial move.
When the pupils become dilated to the point of no return; large amounts of marijuana and/or shrooms (Psilocybin mushrooms) induce provincial pupils
The eye becomes totally encompassed with black, the pupil
"Bro, your pupils are the size of fucking Ontario."
"Bro bro bro, those are fucking provincial pupils."
People who live in a major city (Manhattan or Los Angeles for example) who don't understand the way of life of anyone who doesn't live in a city.
Many times they are well educated and intelligent but so sheltered by only living in urban areas and dealing with others like them that they are limited in perspective and narrow minded.
An urban provincial person is someone you speak to who seriously can't understand why anyone would shop at Costco. They also think Sarah Palin is unintelligent because she has an accent
The use of the word "blue" to refer to sexually explicit content was first recorded in Scotland in 1824. "Blue" meant "lewd" because prostitutes dressed in blue gowns.
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.
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.”
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.