Any act that a religious group has given near sanctimonious status. Generally used for describing acts such as communion and baptism that have become unnecessarily ornate and complicated within the modern church.
Predominantly used to described religious shenanigans.
"Baptism has become so religiousised these days. When I was a kid it was just called dunking in the public pool."
"Man, going to church has become so religiousised. Why can't I just go in Jean's and a t-shirt?"
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.
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.