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Race-baiting 

The act of using individual example(s) of bad behavior to demonize an entire race or ethnic group and in order to gain the support of racists and/or bigots, most often in the context of politics and stoking racial hatred of minorities for political gain.
Implying that a violent criminal like Willie Horton is representative of most Black men is just race-baiting. You can't demonize an entire race based on the crimes of one individual!
Race-baiting by Kerfufflatory March 2, 2021
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Race Simp 

Trying to seek the approval of other races to the point of putting down your own race
Madalyn (who is white) posts something on Instagram talking about how much she hates white people. Madalyn is being a Race Simp
Race Simp by Halfr1can June 5, 2020

race vulture 

Someone who intentionally tries to inflame racial tensions.

A person who deliberately and/or maliciously says something (regarding race) they know is not accurate in order to create dissent.
Person 1: "That white cop shot the suspect because he was black"

Person 2: "No he didn't. He shot him because he pointed a gun at the cop. You sound like a Race Vulture.

Race Hustler 

A term coined to describe those individuals of a particular race who project themselves into the media spotlight as spokespersons whenever there is an alledged racial incident which involves their race. The use of the word "Hustler", included as a part of the term, also implies that these individuals expliot a racial situation to serve their own interests.
Recently, this term has often been used to describe the Reverends Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton as "Race Hustlers".
Race Hustler by Roger W. Dawson April 20, 2007

human race 

A group of highly evolved assholes who mysteriously appeared on the third planet from the sun in a tiny solar system who spend their meaningless, short lifespans trying to figure out themselves, the world around them, and their fellow assholes. As of late, a solid conclusion to the problem of their existence has yet to be found, and continued conflicts between different groups of assholes plague the minuscule planet on which they reside, as well as the human race itself.
"Hey, Joe. Did you hear the news last night?"

"Yeah. That's some twisted shit. Man, I hate the human race."
human race by Pessimistic-Panda September 14, 2014

Race Huckster 

Someone who plays on people's racial prejudices to draw attention to themselves or make money, by exploiting situations where people of one race are pitted against those of another.
Race Huckster by lou22 August 14, 2012
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New York and everyone from there can fornicate themselves with an iron stick.
leafers by ss++ February 8, 2005
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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.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
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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.
Susie wasn’t sure if her new Hinge match was a creep, so she assembled Galantir and they found out he used to post slurs on gaming forums.
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
Word of the Day on September 22, 2026
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