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White savior 

White savior refers to western people going in to “fix” the problems of struggling nations or people of color without understanding their history, needs, or the region’s current state of affairs.
Invisible Children aims to hold the solutions of three American filmmakers above the African activists who have lived and worked in the affected communities their whole lives. Talk about white saviors.
White savior by loopdeloop97 June 19, 2012
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Savion is the type of person who you can go to for advice. He’s trustworthy, keeps your problems between you and him. A chill ass friend who likes to spend time with his family and homeboys. He’s a very nice person with a big heart. Has a goofy ass personality, but he’s also an intellectual and is very intelligent. An all around amazing and hardworking athlete whether it’s on the court, field, etc. He’s obsessed with staying fit. He’s strong both mentally and physically. Just a little disclaimer; he’s shy when you first meet him, but once he gets comfortable around you, he’s the complete opposite.
Girl 1: Omg have you met Savion?!
Girl 2: No, he seems shy
Savion by WassupEssay March 13, 2021

Light-skin savior complex

In almost all of Tyler perry movies he uses the light-skin savior complex where he like to make the dark-skin husband like look a monster and the light-skin guy look like a hero.
Why does Tyler perry use the light-skin savior complex in every movie he make.
Light-skin savior complex by Ctrl December 9, 2020

Iron Savior 

One of the most underrated metal bands out there. They released their debut album in 1997 named "Iron Savior" and address themes such as science fiction.
Check out "Battering Ram", "Megatropolis" and "Heavy Metal Never Dies" from Iron Savior. Their songs are beast!
Iron Savior by Liony January 2, 2012

fake economic savior 

A term used to describe the Shyster in Chief as he postures himself to appear as though he’s savin’ the asses of those who’ve waited desperately for some sign of economic relief.
I understand that right now he wants our vote more than he wants us poor fuckers to die, but I will still consider voting for this fake economic savior ‘cause he’s buying my groceries!
A super duper extra awesome nice caring helpful sweet there-for-you Asian. He's your best friend forever and always and he's a good hugger! He is also extremly buff and very great at sports. His eyes are Asian-like and generally has black hair. HE'S LIKE A FUCKING SUPERHERO; Always there to save the day! Savios are very smart but it isn't always obvious. He is courageous and brave, and THE BESTEST FRIEND ANYONE COULD EVER ASK FOR! :) ♥♥♥♥♥
Maria: I have a problem! I need to talk to a Savio!

Savio: DON'T FEAR, I AM HERE! :D
Maria: *Faints at the sight of the handsome and muscular Savio*
Savio by SAVIO IS THE BEST! ♥ June 28, 2011
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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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square grouper

Nickname given to bales of marijuana thrown overboard or out of airplanes. Origin is reportedly from members of the US Coast Guard in the area of Southern Florida.
"Base we've got some square groupers floating outside of Miami harbor."
square grouper by slipsheet November 6, 2004
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A girl who does ballet and only talks about ballet. Her schedule is filled with dance classes which does not allow her to do any other activity.
"Hey, do you know that girl Sally?"

"Yeah, she's kind of annoying. All she ever talks about it ballet."

"Wow, what a Bunhead."

"Hey Sally, you want to hang out this weekend?"
"I can't, I have dance."
"You're such a Bunhead."

"Yeah... I know."
Bunhead by Jen00 October 24, 2014
Word of the Day on October 6, 2026

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.
Word of the Day on October 5, 2026
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