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A small minded person stuck in a small town. To have zero Insight or enlightened perspective. To be completely self absorbed to the point of blindly engaging with losers dipshits.
I should go to college..I dont want to end up A shirl.
A shirl by JusticeComes4usAll September 19, 2019
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...And don't call me shirley 

Famous line from the comedy movie "Airplane!". Used when someone uses the word "Surely" in their sentence. "Surely" sounds like "Shirley" when spoken, and therefore making sound as though your name is Shirley, or talking to someone called Shirley.
"Surely you can't be serious?"
"I am serious...And don't call me Shirley."

Shirley Temple 

1. Known for her golden curls, dimpled smile and bright brown eyes Shirley Temple 1928-2014 (aka Shirley Temple Black) was an American child actress, singer, dancer and US ambassador who appeared in more than 50 motion pictures in her long career as a childstar. She was the number one box office star four years in a row, and is the youngest Oscar winner ever.

2. A type of non alcoholic drink for children typically made with lemon lime soda and grenadine syrup served with a cherry on top.
That kid has real talent, just like Shirley Temple!
Shirley Temple by Deter Dan April 11, 2017
She's the epitome of love. She's caring, passionate, and loving. Warning: She will shower you with affection.
When I grow up, I want to be like Shirlin. She's a cool person.
Shirlin by smf427 May 1, 2018

pulling a shirley 

The act of buying something you don't want, but end up purchasing in bulk because it's on sale
"I already have 5 bags of chips in my closet, but I bought 10 more cause there was a 2/$3 sale."
"Dude, that's totally pulling a shirley"
pulling a shirley by quota21 May 8, 2014

Shirley Phelps-Roper 

1.(n, proper, technically) A member of the Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, Kansas. It is the spawn of the church's founder, Fred Phelps. This she-devil is often seen at or near the funerals of Iraq War victims, and LGBTs who died of AIDS, sporting large, colorful signs stating "God Hates Fags" and so on. Like her father, she believes that everything bad that happens to any American citizen or the country is because of the lack of federal persecution of gays and lesbos.

It should be noted that she is forbidden entry into the United Kingdom or any of its territories.
Shirley Phelps-Roper is evil. Anyone who disrespects the dead, regardless of who they had sex with while they were alive, is an asshole and should burn in hell.
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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
Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.

Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.

Modified derivative of granola.
"I need more crunchy guys in my life. I'm so tired of dating preppy metrosexual assholes."

"I'm heading out to the crunchy store to pick up some fair trade chocolate and tea tree oil, do you need anything?"
crunchy by EBC July 11, 2007
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A group of people, typically women, searching through someone’s digital footprint in order to find more information about that person.
Susie wasn’t sure if her new Hinge match was a creep, so she assembled Galantir and they found out he used to post slurs on gaming forums.
Galantir by Ge-sus September 22, 2026
Word of the Day on September 23, 2026

murderhobo 

In a tabletop game, a murderhobo is a player who murders NPCs indiscriminately. This is normally derogatory, referring to a player who totally ignores quests, dialog, backstory, trade, world building etc.

The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.
DM: The sad little orphan girl tugs at Steve's trenchcoat to get his attention, and ask for help saving her pet dog from...
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
murderhobo by Loup&S September 9, 2021
Word of the Day on September 22, 2026
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