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shout-out (n.) slang. An expression of saying hello to ... and/or expressing thanks or gratitude.
"I want to give a shout-out to west side of Whoville..."
shout-out by tadejp January 23, 2016
A kind mention of a homey.
"I'd like to give a shout-out to my boy Lawson for throwing me this super fly party."
shout-out by Hambone June 18, 2003
Coined by Jameson "Basic" Blake, it means to offer exposure to artist instead of payment.
Popular term in Filipino community.
1. Any graphic designer here? who's willing to make a cover photo/banner for youtube and twitch. I need banner with the username "Lucid Express". Best one gets a Shout-Out from me.

2. I will Shout-Out you since I'm a celebrity and that's the only thing I can offer

Shout out 

To say something that you weren’t expected to say; when someone says something out the ordinary
“Girl she was stank af so I told her back her musty ass up”

“Damnnn you shout out “
Shout out by BadddBarbieee January 21, 2019

Shout Out 

To acknowledge someone. To make ones presence known.
I gave my girls a shout out at the party.
Shout Out by GB April 2, 2003

Shout Out 

1. Shout Out and Hip Hop History - FYI:
DNA, coined the phrase "Shout Outs" in the fall of 1984; while producing a Rap Radio Show on the former WHBI 105.9fm radio station in New York City.

2. On Saturday-May 25,1985 DNA Created, Produced and Hosted his own, All Rap Music - Radio Show with his assistant DJ-Hank Love and various other DJs he help to discover... The Radio Show was called " The DNA-Hank Love Show..." from (May,1985 - November,1992)

3. NOTE: Where the phrase "SHOUT-OUT / SHOUT-OUTS", which DNA coined became "World-Famous..." (Now This is Hip Hop History...)

4. Be sure to Google "WNWK 105.9FM" and heard Real Rap and Hip Hop Shout Out history.
a) Hey this is Jacob, I want to send a Shout Out to my good friend Raheem.

b) Raheem want to send a special Shout Out to my BFF Jacob and Luis.
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trucker's tan 

A sunburn or suntan focused on the left arm. It is caused by the left side of the body being the only half that gets exposed to sunlight while driving. Presumably, it would be located on the right side of the body in countries where they drive on the left side of the road.
I had a trucker's tan after driving for 10 straight hours on a sunny day.
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The phenomenon where adults salivate at children's toys
Every time I walk into the toy aisle, I catch myself kidulting over the latest action figures and LEGO sets!
kidulting by Emotional Cruiser October 12, 2025
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British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”

Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
According to the boffins downstairs, the murderer used a serrated blade.
Boffin by Agnon February 11, 2023
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