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SHOOTAN GAEM 

A pejorative term used to refer to video games deemed, by the user, as generic exercises in mindless action/shooting. Typically referring to a game of the FPS genre.

The capitalization and intentional misspelling of "game" attempt to mimic the crude online vernacular of the "typical" SHOOTAN GAEMer, assumed to be teenagers and those lacking in cognitive ability.

The phrase can also be altered and applied to other game genres, usually referencing the most most base, repetitive aspect of a genre's gameplay. A common example is "GRINDAN GAEM", applied to RPGs and MMOs, mocking the repetitive combat and level building, or "grinding", necessary for in-game advancement.

Originated on 4chan's /v/ (video game) image board.
"Why would I want an Xbox 360? All they release for that system are generic SHOOTAN GAEMS!"
SHOOTAN GAEM by bubsyb August 30, 2007

shortsman disease 

A disease that only exists in people that are shorter than average height. Symtoms include easily becoming angry at others, trying to hard to prove yourself, doing anything you can to hide your height.
Why is ben acting like such a dick?" "Its probably his shortsman disease.
shortsman disease by Ben Councel September 24, 2011

Shootemass

Adjective for an unnecessarily aggressive person who does not pick up on social queues and or misunderstands them. Similar to pain in the ass
My Shootemass girlfriend ruined my trip with the boys

Shotbymane 

Shotbymane been that nigga, He could steal your hoe so stop it. He is know for having money but don’t attempt to go with your move, it might turn out bad for you.
Shotbymane will slap tf out cha
Shotbymane by Li Jon October 15, 2019
The best genre of video game ever. A SHOOTAN game has lots of guns, awesome enemy A.I., a massive online community, and always has the best GRAFFIX. Extremely intelligent people play SHOOTAN games and usually own an Xbox 360.
"Bioshock will be the best SHOOTAN game ever", "So /v/, I heard you like SHOOTAN games?"

shortmans' syndrome 

Highly toxic degenerative complex that often affects males 5'8" or less in stature.

Can have a seroiusly adverse affect on those within earshot of persons afflicted with this unfortunate condition.
Symptoms and side affects of shortmans' syndrome can include:

- Snide, nasty bitchy comments and one-up-man-ship about anyone employed to work with/for the shortman
- Insecure behaviour, especially when others joke about small penises
- A fast car with a long bonnet
- Often seen "hanging out" at that bar, either sitting bolt upright on a bar stool or slouching in a booth, bragging loudly and buying anyone/everyone drinks and then getting really annoyed when no-one reciprocates
shortmans' syndrome by Jasminenz January 9, 2009
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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
Word of the Day on September 24, 2026
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
In sales terms, a whale is a prospect that is significantly larger than an organization’s average customer.

Whales are large and extremely difficult to close. Due to their immense size, they are highly sought-after.

A whale is typically identified at first by a whale hunter on the sales team, but often requires cross-discipline participation in order to close; this includes assistance from operations, engineering, creative, client success, and business development teams.
"Shit...the sales director chewed me out on the sales call this morning. He's totally pissed that I have nothing in my pipeline. I've been focused on this one whale for so long that I haven't had time to prospect for normal-sized deals."
Whale by FQ_GFY February 3, 2020
Word of the Day on September 21, 2026
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