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Alabama Sharpie

NOUN or ADJECTIVE A construction in which one artificially extends, exaggerates, or otherwise expounds upon the length, width, breadth, or height of something, either physical or non-physical. Sometimes used to disguise, cover-up, or attempt to explain a proven falsehood.

Origin: Donald Trump's Hurricane Dorian presentation in the Oval Office on 9/4/2019, where a black Sharpie was used to extend the NHC's cone projection over part of the state of Alabama, in an attempt to justify/explain an erroneous Tweet.
As an adjective: In an effort to make the company look solvent, Tom employed a blatant Alabama Sharpie technique in his diagram at the board meeting today.

As a noun: The quarterback had been officially listed as six-foot-one, but he decided to pull an Alabama Sharpie and told reporters that he was actually six-four.
Alabama Sharpie by Duneedon September 4, 2019
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Put down the Sharpie 

A request to someone to admit they are wrong.

In reference to Donald Trump's infamous Sharpie mark-up of an outdated hurricane forecast map. Rather than apologize, Trump continued to lie about the hurricane risk to Alabama for days.
"Dude, just put down the Sharpie. You don't always have to be right. I'm sick of arguing about this."
Put down the Sharpie by hodags1966 September 6, 2019

Drop the Sharpie 

Give up on a losing argument or a bad person
"I'm still waiting for the GOP to drop the sharpie and quit defending Trump's f-ups and crimes."
Drop the Sharpie by hodags1966 September 24, 2019
That sheppie is a fine example of the breed.
Sheppie by JettZ33 March 8, 2011

sharpie penis

The image of a penis that is illustrated on face with a Sharpie pen while the person is passed out from intoxication.
Frank passed out from too much alcohol so we drew a Sharpie penis on his forehead.
sharpie penis by Karina73 November 23, 2013

the devil's sharpie 

Sometimes when I wipe... I'll wipe and I'll wipe and I'll wipe... a hundred times. Still Poop, still poop. It's like I'm wiping a marker or something. That's the devil's sharpie.
I think I just used a whole roll of toilet paper thanks to the devil's sharpie.
the devil's sharpie by jihadonU September 22, 2014
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fache-couture 

French slang, which translated, means "bull's fashion" but basically equates to "hyper trendy" or overly trendy. Used when a person wishes to express distaste at the latest fashion trend/fad, because it seems that everyone has a certain item of clothing or is wearing it. This term is most frequently heard in Paris but is slowly spreading to other parts of France.
1. That Burberry scarf is so fache-couture.
2. That purple American Apparel hoodie is so fache-couture.
fache-couture by bkgmh46x0x March 18, 2008
Word of the Day on October 17, 2026
A slang term for GLP-1 medications(like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, etc.), usually referring to their appetite-killing, weight-loss, or “I forgot to eat” effects rather than the medical details.

Usage:
* Often casual, ironic, or meme-y
* Can imply effortless weight loss, suppressed hunger, or being “powered by pharmaceuticals”

Notes:
Not a brand name—just shorthand for the whole GLP-1 wave. Frequently shows up in online jokes, gym talk, and group chats where people pretend they’re *totally* doing it naturally.
“I’m not dieting, I’m just on that glippy.”
“Ever since the glippy hit, food feels optional.”
“That summer body? Yeah, glippy assisted.”
Glippy by Wild Stoner Appears December 14, 2025
Word of the Day on October 16, 2026

fauxstalgia 

Faux nostalgia. Faking old things in an attempt to recapture the feeling of times gone past, especially of technology that has passed.
Hipstamatic pictures, just like the vinyl-static added to digital recordings, is prime fauxstalgia
fauxstalgia by scotte61 December 16, 2010
Word of the Day on October 15, 2026

pajama casual 

Pajama casual is a term used when working from home and preparing for a video conference. All business above the waist and your pajama pants down below.
We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.
pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020
Word of the Day on October 14, 2026

funflation 

The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets.
funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
Word of the Day on October 13, 2026
A US deep south term for an alligator. Usually used in the Cajun dialect.
Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
Word of the Day on October 12, 2026
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