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Herp 'n' shmerp

1. An ambiguous identifier used as a variable, akin to mathematics, in which any word can be inserted provided it keeps grammatical commandment. Typically the user has a specific word in mind that was purposely omitted.

see thingy, thing.

2. Used as a filler word akin to "like", "um", et cetera.

other spellings: herpnshmerp, herp-n-shmerp.
1. "Pass the herpinshermp, please?"

2. "Could you pass the herp 'n' shmerp ketchup, please?"
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When you flatulate while taking a bath and have an unfortunate, incidental release of a little soft serve stool. Leaving one scrambling to escape their own filth.
I was relaxing in a nice hot bath today when I did a sherp. It was horrible. It went all brown real quick.
Sherp by Eaton Holgoode March 24, 2017

shmergle 

the best word ever created by a psychotic 6 foot ginger. the only word in the english language that is completely versatile (membean word) and hence can be used in every situation. whether it be an adjective, noun, or verb, each time you use the word shmergle it will raise your IQ by 10 points!
*world burns down*
Meghan: “What kind of content is this? What the shmergle is going on???”
shmergle by han-meg March 6, 2020
blatant closet case homosexual who is extremely arrogant and self centered, although he may exhibit some heterosexual tendencies the person's desire for people and children of the same sex is undeniable.
"Why is that faggot reading a playboy? Everyone knows that nigga is a shmerm."

"My history teacher just got arrestted for molesting a little boy."
"Well son, I guess he must have been a shmerm."
shmerm by Roger Haulenbeek November 9, 2008
The name of someone who breaks promises.
I hate shwerpy
Shwerpy by I Live in a Box June 24, 2018

carrying the sherpa 

acting without a proper plan to execute
you can't climb the Everest, carrying the sherpa. you need a solid and safe route to conquer.
carrying the sherpa by kelamist September 26, 2018
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