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Much like the word shrew, but taken much further. This term is actually for men (rather than women) with a violent, scolding, or nagging temperament. The term also involves arse-kissing and memory loss. Shrewdies are often seen with brief cases and bluetooths to make them feel like they're important but... not so much.
Uh oh... Since that new position was created for John, I sure hope he doesn't pull a shrewdy! He's too nice of a guy to cross over to the dark side!!
shrewdy by Tony Robbins May 8, 2008

Shrewd negotiator

The definition of what Ed Bolian does for a living. Basically just lowballing exotic cars and flipping them later.
“I talked to her and offered $30k for the Lambo but, she wanted $75k. She was an shrewd negotiator so we met right in the middle at $30k.” - Ed Bolian, The Professional Shrewd Negotiator
Shrewd negotiator by what122 May 16, 2019
The condition of being ready to shred on skis or a snowboard.
Skier 1: Are you shready?
Skier 2: Always.

Shrewd simian 

Synonymous for saying someone is one hell of a smart monkey.
Ex 1:
John: Well I’ll be a monkey's uncle! Steve Jobs has made Apple more valuable than Microsoft on the market!

Justin: There's no doubt he's a shrewd simian.

Ex 2:
I just saved a lot of money by switching to GEICO! Call me pretentious, but this car owner feels like one shrewd simian!
Shrewd simian by ShrewdSimian June 4, 2010

shrewd shrew 

Shrewd (savvy, clever, cunning,)

Shrew (bitch, she-devil)
That woman is a Shrewd Shrew!
shrewd shrew by Justtayn September 15, 2017
Usually refers to having good business sense or is generally good with money. One who is wise with money and does not fritter it away needlessly.
He is a shrewd businessman.
shrewd by DeadMan January 20, 2004
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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
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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
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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
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Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
Throat Sweats by TacoFings420 April 23, 2024
Word of the Day on October 11, 2026
Being ignored by someone when making a statement or asking a question. Also known as blanked and turfed.
Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
aired by Pietro February 9, 2005
Word of the Day on October 10, 2026
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