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To come back into public discussion or awareness after being absent for a time. Often used to describe topics, controversies, or issues that re-emerge, catching the attention of people once again.
The Mortal Kombat controversy has once resurfaced in 2004 with the release of 'GTA: San Andreas' due to its violent contents whilst commonly played by underaged children.
resurface by Emotional Cruiser November 4, 2025
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resurfacing 

To be found or appear again
If you’re not open and not willing to do your part then these obstacles will keep resurfacing—until frustration can potentially end the relationship.
resurfacing by Harlybucs January 4, 2019
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ResurFacebook 

While voyeuristically checking photo albums on Facebook, you spot a friend's boyfriend and immediately recognize him as a one-night-stand from your past.
Beth was looking at the Facebook photo album from Linda's trip to Cancun with her new boyfriend Josh. "OMG I made out with that guy at a Fest one night when I had too much Goldschlager. It's a total ResurFacebook!" exclaimed Beth.
ResurFacebook by Sheenan October 1, 2009

sans sheriff 

Lawless use of fonts or typography, with no regard to aesthetics or legibility
I'm putting this CV straight in the bin. Written totally sans sheriff.
sans sheriff by Jamarley July 3, 2019

Breadhead 

Someone who is addicted to obtaining money and building wealth. A money addict and fanatic. Breadheads often work more than one full-time job, and some even participate in illicit activities to "obtain the bread".
A breadhead is like a crackhead, but for money instead of crack.
Breadhead by 🅱️ U S 3 4 8 March 30, 2022

Stink lines

As seen in illustrations or cartoons: Wavy, vertical lines rising above a person, place or thing. Denotes a foul odor.
"You didn't put enough stink lines on your picture of the teacher."
Stink lines by Athene Airheart March 14, 2004

schmegegge 

Yiddish slang word meaning bullshit, baloney, hogwash, nonsense, crock of shit or hot air.
I don't buy the schmegegge about Morty sleeping with Moira.
His version of the story was pure schmegegge.
The whole schmegegge was made up to get Liz a little bit of attention.
schmegegge by budsbabe February 1, 2008