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(n) the act of exploring a neighboorhood with the express purpose of rummaging through people's trash or stuff set at the curb (usually in a vehicle for covering more ground, ease of removal) in order to find possibly valuable items; popular on weekends, nights before trash pickup
remember that lamp i found when we were out racooning last week? i found another one just like it at the thrift store yesterday!
racooning by sdm125 September 26, 2010
The act foraging for food late at night in your own kitchen while under the influence of marijuana. One must sneak about their kitchen searching for munchies while trying not to wake up others who are sleeping, such as parents, spouses or any other person that would not appreciate you waking them up as you search for food. One must look for food as quietly as possible by the light of an open refrigerator.
I woke my wife up last night when I was racooning. I accidentally slammed the microwave door after pulling out a really hot mini pizza.
Racooning by McKrautSki March 2, 2008

Roontang 

Any male or female, who has been in sexual contact with Wayne Rooney
See that wrinkly OAP over there?
That's a fine peice of Roontang!!

or

Coleen, I'd hit that Roontang.
Roontang by Jumblejug/Durburz January 21, 2009
A sexual act where a male visits a female's home, receives oral sex, and after climaxing, strikes her twice, once in each eye. He then immediately runs out of her house by way of the kitchen, where he knocks over her garbage can.
"I totally racooned Carla yesterday! I bet that black-eyed bitch had to spend an hour cleaning the kitchen after I left."
Racooning by phucvtec January 10, 2005
The act of having mascara/eyeliner smudge or run around ones eyes, resulting in a racoon-like look.
"Yea man, so the other night I was it the shower with my girl and she started racooning! How do them ratchet chicks wear that shit!"

"when I broke up with Tess yesterday she started racooning before I was even done talking...what a mess of crying"
Racooning by dannybampants October 10, 2014
racooning
verb \ ˈrā-ˌkü-niŋ \ (also spelled raccooning)

Definition of racooning
slang, derogatory, chiefly used by people of color
1. To engage in behavior that aligns with white supremacist, conservative, or racially oppressive ideologies, especially for personal gain, status, or perceived safety, at the expense of one’s own racial or cultural community.
Often involves disavowing or undermining the struggles of people of color, and adopting rhetoric or actions that reinforce dominant white societal norms.

Examples:
• He’s been racooning on social media, bashing movements for racial justice just to impress his right-wing followers.
• The actress was accused of racooning after defending discriminatory policies while claiming to speak for her community.

Related forms:
racooner noun — a person who engages in racooning
racoonish adjective — characteristic of racooning behavior
racoonery noun — the act or practice of racooning

Etymology:
A blend of the word raccoon—a historically racialized slur in some contexts when referring to Black individuals—and cooning, itself a derogatory term rooted in minstrel imagery. The term “racooning” is a reclaimed, pointed form of cultural critique, used within communities of color to identify perceived betrayal for white approval or proximity to power.
“ Candace Owen’s thinks Racooning is the only way to make it in life “
Racooning by Puto Cabra May 17, 2025
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Brent: he just tossed me a slop grenade
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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

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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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