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Retromantic 

noun: One who has an affinity for a certain facet of popular culture from the past. Namely music, motion pictures, and lifestyle.
I still bump my Depeche Mode records. I'm a devout retromantic...
Retromantic by BigfnMike September 22, 2009

retroactive jealousy 

Retroactive jealousy is sometimes known as retroactive jealousy OCD, as it’s obsessive overthinking about sexual and/or romantic events, people and encounters from a partner’s past.
Boyfriend: Oh I forgot to tell u, I bumped into Rosie my ex in the mall yesterday
Girlfriend: * passive aggressively* oh, wow nice why did u stop and talk to her wasn't it too awkward ?
Boyfriend: Not at all, she was really sweet

Girlfriend: *thinks about this for the rest of her life* *googles why she’s so jealous of her boyfriends ex* *diagnoses her self with retroactive jealousy*

retroactivism

When a person, often a politician, claims to have been for something progressive their entire career, when in fact, they haven't.
Joe Biden needs to take his retroactivism claim about always supporting women and shove it.
retroactivism by deliciouspear June 28, 2019

retroactive abortion 

a legal medical procedure for the taking of ones life regardless of their age.
Joe is such a loser and disliked by so many people that he is the perfect candidate for a retroactive abortion.
retroactive abortion by tellitizaman September 10, 2010

retroactive love 

falling in love after the relationship has ended
Mikey: Man, why don't you just get over her. It's been 3 weeks since you broke up and you barely seemed to like her.
Ezekiel: Not sure, Mike. It must be retroactive love.
retroactive love by antonius January 15, 2004

Retrotastic 

When something is cool because its old-school/classic/vaporwave.
The TRS-80 Model III is one retrotastic computer!
Retrotastic by Timmy73OnYoutube September 15, 2020
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countrypolitan 

Term used to describe someone who is a mix of both rural (country) and urban (metropolitan) lifestyles/upbringings. He/she is typically equally comfortable in both settings and is able to seamlessly slip back and forth between the two, appreciating the characteristics of each.
That ol' gal of mine drives the 12 lane freeway during the week and a John Deere on the weekends. She likes opra and the Grand Ol' Opry. I love them countrypolitan women.
countrypolitan by MOChick November 7, 2006
Word of the Day on November 1, 2026

Witch Bath 

A bath consisting of a variety of slats, oils, soaps or any other added ingredients such as fruits, milks, herbs or any other spices for health or beautifying benifits.
She brought home alot of stuff and took it to the bathroom. She must be taking a witch bath.
Witch Bath by carnieboy30 October 26, 2020
Word of the Day on October 31, 2026

kinktober 

An excuse for people to write porn with different types of kinks throughout the month of October.

Smut Fanfiction
That chick doesn't write often but when she does, its for Kinktober.
kinktober by Kinkiest July 12, 2018
Word of the Day on October 30, 2026

proper lad 

a lad that is such a lad that he is a proper lad
person1:did you see bob
person2: ya he was a proper lad
Word of the Day on October 29, 2026
The number of years you are still sexually active
While our lifespan is the number of years we will live, our healthspan is the number of healthy years we will have and our sexspan is is the number of years we will continue to be healthy enough to continue having an active sex life.
sexspan by Dr Kat April 21, 2022
Word of the Day on October 28, 2026
A lighthearted reaction upon receiving disappointing news of some sort. Usually something that isn't a particularly a big deal, esp. when it primarily affects someone else - sort of a mild schadenfreude. Sometimes doubled or tripled, and possibly said in a sing-songy voice for added comedic effect to imitate a muted trumpet, which is how the meme originated.
You didn't get any napkins with your takeout pork fried rice? Womp womp.
womp by 175623226 November 3, 2011
Word of the Day on October 27, 2026
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