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RakeStepping 

RakeStepping is the where a person or company keeps making the wrong decision no matter what they do.

The term was created by Ricky and Eliot at Internet Today and was used on an episode of News Dump. The term comes from the Simpsons Episode "Cape of Feare" when which Sideshow Bob keeps sanding on rakes no matter what turn he makes.
Oh man Trump keeps on RakeStepping; everything that man does is the wrong decision.
RakeStepping by Rjf4590 July 12, 2020

RakeStepping 

The instance in public relations for a company, individual or any other organisation cannot act in anyway that aids their defence! The name is in reference to the Simpsons Character Side Show Bob stepping on rakes! Implying that those “RakeStepping” cannot put either foot forward without hitting themselves in the face with a metaphorical Rake!
Did you see insert celebrity here online today their PR team just can’t stop RakeStepping!
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trucker's tan 

A sunburn or suntan focused on the left arm. It is caused by the left side of the body being the only half that gets exposed to sunlight while driving. Presumably, it would be located on the right side of the body in countries where they drive on the left side of the road.
I had a trucker's tan after driving for 10 straight hours on a sunny day.
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The phenomenon where adults salivate at children's toys
Every time I walk into the toy aisle, I catch myself kidulting over the latest action figures and LEGO sets!
kidulting by Emotional Cruiser October 12, 2025
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British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”

Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
According to the boffins downstairs, the murderer used a serrated blade.
Boffin by Agnon February 11, 2023
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Pee Calculus

When you have to pee in a movie but don’t want to miss anything, and must do the following mental equation: will the amount I have to pee cause enough discomfort to diminish my attention capacity for the remainder of the movie to an extent which is greater than the amount of the movie I would miss by making a mad dash to the restroom.
I saw Satantango last night, wonderful film but by the 5th hour I had to start doing pee calculus.
Pee Calculus by anorlondo October 1, 2026
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Literally "dirty" pronounced with a West Indian accent. Can also have a positive connotation, for example Sean Paul's album title "Dutty Rock".
"The girl is pretty but she corrupt and dutty!"

or, in a positive usage:

"Booya! That freestyle was dutty!"
Dutty by J Hall April 3, 2003
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korean word for madam, older woman
Ajumma wait a moment
Ajumma by aintnotinbutnice July 5, 2009
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