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pulling a joey 

Previously commiting to something and not following through. Also ignoring phone calls, and or not notifying other parties when a change of plans occurs. Leaving friends "in the dust". Also see gay.
Jacob: Yo man, where is Greg, he is suppose to be here?


Alex: Bro, I called it. He's pulling a Joey. You owe me $10.
pulling a joey by AcBush June 23, 2008

Pulling a Joey 

The act of deceiving someone by telling them something you're not. (lying)
Cute Cali Girl: So what kind of arguments do you get into with your ex?
Joey: I actually don't argue with a girl....ever.... I'm just "old fashioned" you could say...
Cute Cali Girl: Stop it, you're Pulling a Joey
Pulling a Joey by TheStealthAssassin September 1, 2021

pulling a José Vasquez 

Slang Term used to describe a situation where someone accidentally eliminates a person that's important for a plan to work out.

Term is taken from the character of the same name in the movie "Dog eat Dog" that should give them their money but gets shot by accident because the 3 main characters confused him with the husband of the woman they should actually kidnap.
Person 1: " ok we're done when will we get the money."

Person 2: " you idiots shot the guy that should deliver the money!"

Person 1: " What? But wasn't he the husband of the woman whose baby we were supposed to kidnap?"

Person 2: "Nope.

Seems like you were pulling a José Vasquez. "
pulling a José Vasquez by Reila February 23, 2022

pulling a joey 

Faking sick and not coming to school, instead staying home and doing absolutely nothing.

Saying you did your homework, then looking for a half-hour, not finding anything, saying you swear it was there, and completely lie even though everyone knows you didn't do your homework.
Steve: Where's Joe today?
Ed: Oh, he's totally pulling a Joey.

Joe: I know I did my homework, but I just can't find it. Can I check my locker?
Teacher: Sure
(half-hour later)
*bell rings*
Joe: I did it, but can I get it to you tomorrow?
Teacher: Yes...
*Joe then looks in the extra sheets folder, takes the homework, and doesn't do it anyways. The cycle continues forever*
pulling a joey by EJ Falkon April 19, 2010

Pulling a jose 

Never joining the party after a plethora of invites
"if this nigga don't join the fucking party.". "Fr though he pulling a jose."
Pulling a jose by FeedMyChildren February 13, 2018

Pulling a Joey 

Saying "whatever" because you have no counter argument and can't think of something intelligent to say.
"Whatever Kati" "really joey, see your pulling a joey!"
Pulling a Joey by Faawee February 15, 2014
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Respectfully 

Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.

After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
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You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things.
Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."
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Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.

Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.

Modified derivative of granola.
"I need more crunchy guys in my life. I'm so tired of dating preppy metrosexual assholes."

"I'm heading out to the crunchy store to pick up some fair trade chocolate and tea tree oil, do you need anything?"
crunchy by EBC July 11, 2007
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A group of people, typically women, searching through someone’s digital footprint in order to find more information about that person.
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Galantir by Ge-sus September 22, 2026
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murderhobo 

In a tabletop game, a murderhobo is a player who murders NPCs indiscriminately. This is normally derogatory, referring to a player who totally ignores quests, dialog, backstory, trade, world building etc.

The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.
DM: The sad little orphan girl tugs at Steve's trenchcoat to get his attention, and ask for help saving her pet dog from...
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
murderhobo by Loup&S September 9, 2021
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