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An adjective to describe something of great quality or of a high standard. Does not refer to time when used in this context.
Yo, that movie was recent!
or
Mark just got a recent new Lexus!
recent by Vic Studebaker January 2, 2010
originated from instagram
Meaning new and cute, something not usually of someone’s fashion, but they pull it off well. Very appealing to look at
alina: hey i just bought this new romper
lexi: aw it looks hella recent

alina: thank you
recent by sav.bauer July 2, 2020

Recent studies 

Something you say to lend more credibility to your totally real statistics.
Person A: Recent studies say that humans are not actually humans but they’re humans instead.
Person B: Wow, I trust you because those studies are recent and not old!

recent events 

A euphemism for an event that may cause discomfort to members of the audience if named directly, like the September 11, 2001 destruction of the World Trade Center in New York, or the Virginia Tech Campus Shootings of 2007.
"In light of recent events, campus safety and security have become the
number one priority for colleges and universities around the nation.
The way you prepare for and respond to a crisis on your campus can
mean the difference between life and death. Join us for this live,
60-minute audio conference where you and your colleagues will learn:"...
recent events by Situ Tian July 16, 2007

recent average price 

Long version of RAP. The shit thotties sell their nudes for.

Basically the value of a limited in everyone's favourite lego game, roblox.
rohoe : Selling nudes for RAP / Recent average price
recent average price by Vortexture September 24, 2017

Recent for Recent 

To advertise your latest insta pic but saying you will like their photo if they like yours.
Girl puts on her story " Recent for Recent" so they can get more likes.
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Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
Throat Sweats by TacoFings420 April 23, 2024
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Being ignored by someone when making a statement or asking a question. Also known as blanked and turfed.
Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
aired by Pietro February 9, 2005
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piddlefart

Instead of doing my homework, I decided to piddlefart around for two hours.
piddlefart by Rene April 25, 2005
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anyone who succeeds in disgracing/over indulging themselves in the throws of clubland
28 hours and 4 clubs later, gurning for england but still refusing to go home - a total wrongun!!
wrongun by bevvers March 21, 2007
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