skinfoil
I love skinfoil - it's so greasy and crispy. Someone should sell bags of skinfoil at the county fair!
skinfoil by Dusty Rivers July 29, 2011
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Skinfiltrator
A term used to refer to an individual who is circumcised but claims themselves not to be. This choice may be influenced by personal beliefs, psychological factors, or a desire to establish a connection with cultural or social groups.
Daniel isn't invited to this week's foreskin tug-of-war; turns out, he's a skinfiltrator.
Alex is a skinfiltrator; he's circumcised but still managed to get into Foreskin Gaming.
Alex is a skinfiltrator; he's circumcised but still managed to get into Foreskin Gaming.
Skinfiltrator by 4SKINNING June 28, 2023
Not all skinfolk are kinfolk
“Not all skinfolk are kinfolk” is a proverb, mainly used in Black American communities and now spreading to Black Western communities (including the UK).
It means:
Just because someone shares your race, background, or outward identity doesn’t mean they share your values, loyalty, or have your best interests at heart. Shared appearance is not the same as shared principles.
Put plainly:
Skinfolk = people who look like you or come from the same group
Kinfolk = people who truly have your back (like family in values, actions, and loyalty)
At its core, the proverb promotes discernment, judge people by how they act, not just who they appear to be.
How it gets abused:
Silencing disagreement:
Used against anyone who steps out of line
“You disagree? Then you’re not kinfolk.”
This shuts down honest debate by questioning loyalty instead of addressing ideas.
Gatekeeping identity:
Used to decide who is “authentic enough”
“You don’t think like us, so you’re not one of us.”
This turns community into a test rather than something genuinely lived.
Enforcing groupthink:
Pressures people to conform to one viewpoint. Independent thinking gets labelled betrayal—this isn’t unity, it’s control.
Personal attacks:
Instead of addressing arguments, it targets the person. “You’re not kinfolk” becomes a way to dismiss them entirely.
Excusing bad behaviour:
Wrongdoing is overlooked if it’s from “kinfolk” but condemned in outsiders, creating double standards.
It means:
Just because someone shares your race, background, or outward identity doesn’t mean they share your values, loyalty, or have your best interests at heart. Shared appearance is not the same as shared principles.
Put plainly:
Skinfolk = people who look like you or come from the same group
Kinfolk = people who truly have your back (like family in values, actions, and loyalty)
At its core, the proverb promotes discernment, judge people by how they act, not just who they appear to be.
How it gets abused:
Silencing disagreement:
Used against anyone who steps out of line
“You disagree? Then you’re not kinfolk.”
This shuts down honest debate by questioning loyalty instead of addressing ideas.
Gatekeeping identity:
Used to decide who is “authentic enough”
“You don’t think like us, so you’re not one of us.”
This turns community into a test rather than something genuinely lived.
Enforcing groupthink:
Pressures people to conform to one viewpoint. Independent thinking gets labelled betrayal—this isn’t unity, it’s control.
Personal attacks:
Instead of addressing arguments, it targets the person. “You’re not kinfolk” becomes a way to dismiss them entirely.
Excusing bad behaviour:
Wrongdoing is overlooked if it’s from “kinfolk” but condemned in outsiders, creating double standards.
Not all skinfolk are kinfolk by Reverend_Crack398 April 2, 2026
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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.
After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
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You met me at a very Chinese time in my life
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."
You met me at a very Chinese time in my life by Sus Chad September 21, 2026
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crunchy
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.
Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.
Modified derivative of granola.
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.
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.
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
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Whale
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.
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.