shutdown
Yet another government shutdown just so congress can get the news channels to pay attention to them.
shutdown by ShutdownHater October 8, 2013
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shutdown
When a human being or creature is in a state of nothingness. The individual has lost all train of thought and is completely useless. A victim of shutdown cannot think, has no motor skills, appearing to be much like a pilon. Shutdown is often caused after a day of vigorous activity, or simply from being lazy.
shutdown by gobrownsgo66 February 22, 2010
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ShutDown Ting
When the party is an absolute madness and you know the police are going to have to come and shut it down.
Person A : Yo did you reach Dres party last night?
Person B: yeah it was an absolute madness.. it was a shutdown ting
Example 2:
Deano: Are you going to that party next week?
Maccah: Yeah course, its going to be a shutdown.
Person B: yeah it was an absolute madness.. it was a shutdown ting
Example 2:
Deano: Are you going to that party next week?
Maccah: Yeah course, its going to be a shutdown.
ShutDown Ting by anonymous931 January 22, 2015
Shutdown Jockey
A government worker or contractor who "rides" the government shutdown and doesn't have to report to work.
Nick: Do you have to go into work tomorrow if the government shuts down?
Bala: Nah, I'm a shutdown jockey. Let's head to the bar for mid-day drinks.
Bala: Nah, I'm a shutdown jockey. Let's head to the bar for mid-day drinks.
Shutdown Jockey by ImaginaryMohawk September 30, 2013
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A pornographic film.
The use of the word "blue" to refer to sexually explicit content was first recorded in Scotland in 1824. "Blue" meant "lewd" because prostitutes dressed in blue gowns.
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A slang term for GLP-1 medications(like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, etc.), usually referring to their appetite-killing, weight-loss, or “I forgot to eat” effects rather than the medical details.
Usage:
* Often casual, ironic, or meme-y
* Can imply effortless weight loss, suppressed hunger, or being “powered by pharmaceuticals”
Notes:
Not a brand name—just shorthand for the whole GLP-1 wave. Frequently shows up in online jokes, gym talk, and group chats where people pretend they’re *totally* doing it naturally.
Usage:
* Often casual, ironic, or meme-y
* Can imply effortless weight loss, suppressed hunger, or being “powered by pharmaceuticals”
Notes:
Not a brand name—just shorthand for the whole GLP-1 wave. Frequently shows up in online jokes, gym talk, and group chats where people pretend they’re *totally* doing it naturally.
“I’m not dieting, I’m just on that glippy.”
“Ever since the glippy hit, food feels optional.”
“That summer body? Yeah, glippy assisted.”
“Ever since the glippy hit, food feels optional.”
“That summer body? Yeah, glippy assisted.”
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