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screeched to a halt
screeched to a halt by ben_jammin February 21, 2007
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pterodactyl screech
A phrase commonly used by the fandom side of the social media website tumblr to describe a reaction of an inhuman noise (that sounds like a pterodactyl screech) one has made after they see something that pleases them greatly and instantly excites them.
pterodactyl screech by Carlyndra September 8, 2013
screechling
A small child given to running around screaming. Unlike well-socialized children, who only scream when under duress (injury, physical attack by a large snake) a screechling will emit earbleeding screams apparently just to hear the sound of its own voice. These are often found in small packs in shopping malls and supermarkets, usually accompanied by mothers who barely acknowledge the screechlings' existence.
"Gads, did you hear the little screechling in the mall elevator? I think it ruptured my left eardrum. I don't scream that loud during an orgasm for crying out loud."
screechling by Arcane Rose March 26, 2008
Gay Screech
Synonymous with 'Gay Panic', defined as the high-pitched voice-cracking screech a gay produces when they're in a fit of chaotic gay panic. Usually when their gay beliefs (such as a gay believing they're top, twink, daddy etc.) are being questioned. Or when someone attractive tells them something nice and/or flirty.
A hoe you call best friend: "When Craig picked you up after you tripped like a drunk bitch and asked you if you were fine, I swear I saw you blush. Are you a bottom?"
You: "*gay screech* I SWEAR I'M A TOP, A TOP I SAY"
You: "*gay screech* I SWEAR I'M A TOP, A TOP I SAY"
Gay Screech by Brokkobish March 4, 2021
Stretched
(Verb) To get beaten badly at something, typically in a match or competition, alluding to the metaphor of getting penetrated.
Synonyms: Ass Kicked, Destroyed, Fucked Up, Wrecked.
Synonyms: Ass Kicked, Destroyed, Fucked Up, Wrecked.
Stretched by ONTHEEDGE67 March 29, 2021
Knob-Scratched
Knob-Scratched by WS7 September 4, 2003
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Boffin
British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”
Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
Pee Calculus
When you have to pee in a movie but don’t want to miss anything, and must do the following mental equation: will the amount I have to pee cause enough discomfort to diminish my attention capacity for the remainder of the movie to an extent which is greater than the amount of the movie I would miss by making a mad dash to the restroom.
Pee Calculus by anorlondo October 1, 2026
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Ajumma
Ajumma by aintnotinbutnice July 5, 2009
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Slop Grenade
When someone uses AI to generate a large document, slide deck, or piece of code/software and tosses it over the fence for you to deal with.
Chad: Hey Brent I sent you the new backend API change to review, it’s only 100 files changed.
Brent: he just tossed me a slop grenade
Brent: he just tossed me a slop grenade
Slop Grenade by Joe Squid September 28, 2026
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