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sneggering by my-my-what-a-bean January 17, 2016
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Sneering Imperialist
Someone who looks down upon pretty much anyone from any nation that did not take part in the colonial imperialism of the 1700-1800s. This essentially includes every large European nation, along with the United States. However this can include whatever nation is among the most prestigious, domestically peaceful, and powerful with a significant deal of international militaristic influence.
Grandpa: "Billy, have you heard tell of those savages in the middle east? Bloody awful lot, they are. If only they had submit to our colonial rule for a short while longer, we could have shown them the rule of law and perhaps some manners. They probably wouldn't be beheading good Briti..."
Billy's Friend: "What's he going on about now?"
Billy: "Don't mind grandpa, he's a bit of a sneering imperialist."
Billy's Friend: "What's he going on about now?"
Billy: "Don't mind grandpa, he's a bit of a sneering imperialist."
Sneering Imperialist by ComradWinston January 16, 2015
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swaggering buffoonery
The behavior of the jockocracy, especially in High School. Swaggering buffoonery is distinguished from mere buffoonery by the injection of confrontational menace and humiliation into horseplay.
Justin was brilliant but barely 5'4" as a freshman, in other words the ideal victim for the swaggering buffoonery of the jocks.
swaggering buffoonery by Mo Dixley August 5, 2005
Crab Swaggering
When fucking retards that all look exactly the same in a hard-core band squat down with their legs spread and shift from side to side while playing the bottom string of their bass or guitar. Resembles shitting your pants. Also, thrusting your head forwards and backwards is optional.
Guy One: Why are they all shitting their pants like that?
Guy Two: They aren't, they're just crab swaggering.
Guy Two: They aren't, they're just crab swaggering.
Crab Swaggering by CysCys March 14, 2010
staggering
staggering by Nick & Jess January 19, 2014
sweggenings
male version of leggings for a generation of metro-sexual wanna be's because their moms didn't hold them enough.
sweggenings by grabherby the... January 29, 2019
heartbreaking work of staggering power
1. n. A book or movie, often part of a school curriculum, that is renowned for its symbolism, examination of underlying themes, and emotional impact on the consumer. Consequently, exposure to the material often sends the consumer into a crying jag, using their vice of choice as a source of comfort and avoiding human contact until their deep depression passes.
2. n. A book or movie that leaves the consumer questioning the meaning of life and finding it devoid of all warmth and happiness.
2. n. A book or movie that leaves the consumer questioning the meaning of life and finding it devoid of all warmth and happiness.
"Have you read 'The Yellow Wallpaper?'"
"Why, yes. I found it to be a heartbreaking work of staggering power."
"...This is going to depress the hell out of me, isn't it?"
"Oh, yeah."
"Why, yes. I found it to be a heartbreaking work of staggering power."
"...This is going to depress the hell out of me, isn't it?"
"Oh, yeah."
heartbreaking work of staggering power by The Library Fairy August 29, 2012
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