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scheissegeist

From the German for "shit" + "ghost" (scheisse + geist): the smell left over in the bathroom.
Terry, please open the window when you poop. You need to let the scheissegeist out.
scheissegeist by irj2 November 1, 2017
Word of the Day on November 2, 2017

scheissery

A load of bullshit. If someone is using scheissery they are usually trying to “pull the wool” over you or fool you for the clown you are. If they are using scheissery then you know they are lying and/or coming up with dumb excuses to try and bamboozle you.
Cut the scheissery. I know you’re a fraud and a lying snake
scheissery by Unicorn King March 31, 2020
1. German word for "crap" or "shit"
2. Exclamtion frequently used by me when I am angry, frustrated, or surprised.
Oh Scheisse!
scheisse by Mercury Silverscale August 31, 2003

Heilige Scheisse 

When I recognized my best friend's hypocrisy, the only thing I could say was Heilige Scheisse

schissenhousen 

A german interpretation of shit house.
Often used by a Mr Rex Hunt, when calling football matches.
ie. Up and over the hill, pull the pin out of the grenade and blow the enemy to the Schissenhousen.
schissenhousen by Habib May 13, 2004
The German word for "shit".

In this context, "scheisse" is used to describe a negative or unfortunate experience that warrants a one-line response but does not warrant hard swearing.

"Scheisse" is commonly used in an environment where English is the main language and swearing would be inappropriate e.g. around a younger audience.
Person 1: "Hey, good news is I found the problem. Bad news is I can't fix it."
Person 2: "Scheisse."
Scheisse by Metvor April 11, 2023
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sexspan by Dr Kat April 21, 2022
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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
When your wife’s boyfriend let you sleep past 8pm 😎😎
Wife’s boyfriend: You have 5 more minutes
Me: Poggers!
Poggers by Just_Charles April 14, 2020
Word of the Day on October 26, 2026

Oblication 

A vacation, feeling more like an obligation, that involves visiting or staying with family.
So Joe where are you taking the kids for spring break vacation? We are going on an oblication to Boca to visit my mother-in-law.
Oblication by kimmerr May 5, 2011
Word of the Day on October 25, 2026

Surf Dracula Syndrome 

A phenomenon in film/television series, most notably streaming series, where the main premise is drawn out to such a point that it takes an entire season or more to get the parts of the series the audience is actually interested in seeing.

For example, if a series is titled "Surf Dracula," a majority of viewers would tune in expecting to see Dracula surfing by the first or second episode. However, the entire first season would instead be tedious padding and backstory before finally ending with Dracula surfing in the last five minutes of the season finale.
I watched "Smallville" on Netflix the other day. Dude, it was ten seasons of filler before he finally flew! Major Surf Dracula Syndrome!
Word of the Day on October 24, 2026

Northstarring

Finding your way back to the truth by fixing on one verified fact and working out from there, the way you navigate by the North Star when everything around you is spinning.
Rumours were flying everywhere, so she went northstarring — one checked fact at a time.
Northstarring by Light Bearer October 22, 2026
Word of the Day on October 23, 2026
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