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Shadow of former self 

Once you were powerful , now you're nothing
Gamer 1: What happened to you?
Gamer 2: I'm just a shadow of former self.
Shadow of former self by AnderJaxi February 10, 2025

Shadow of former self 

Once you were good at something, now you're not
Player 1:What happened to you?
Player 2: I'm just a shadow of former self.
Shadow of former self by AnderJaxi February 10, 2025

Shadow Selfie 

A shadow selfie is a self portrait showing only the shadow of the photographer. This is generally used by shy people or those who have taken too many fine art courses and want to create a sense of mystery in their images or enhance their image and or ego.
At sunset, Ralph noticed that his shadow was cast across the landscape making him appear ten times taller than he really is. He therefore took a photograph, a shadow selfie, to put on his Facebook page to enhance his image among his Facebook followers.
Shadow Selfie by nosnowman January 26, 2014

selfie shadow 

When you're taking a picture of yourself and the device is casting a shadow on your face. Disrupts casual vibe in selfies.
Did you see Mary's Instagram? Like, totes selfie shadow.
selfie shadow by Instagay September 6, 2013
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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
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After we broke up, he was floxi to me.
floxi by Dr. Geek May 13, 2009
Word of the Day on September 28, 2026
NYC people who migrate north to Quahog, RI to see the leaves in the fall.
New York and everyone from there can fornicate themselves with an iron stick.
leafers by ss++ February 8, 2005
Word of the Day on September 27, 2026

Respectfully 

Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.

After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
Word of the Day on September 26, 2026

You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things.
Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."
Word of the Day on September 25, 2026
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