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("so-wee-sah") acroynm for the term "Strap On When It Seems Appropriate", a term used by the character Lisey in the Stephen King story "Lisey's Story".
To ready one's self for potential conflict; to gird one's loins.

With the whispered code-word 'SOWISA' in Bobby's ear, he readied himself for the coming fight at the bar.

SOWISA by Daisy OMalley May 27, 2009

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sowisa

Strap On When It Seems Approprite, slang term from Stephen King's latest novel, Lisey's Story. It means to "take charge" of a situation.

Gerd Allen Cole was aiming the gun at Scott's chest, that's when I realized I was holding a shovel and sowisa'd myself enough to smack the bastard in the head.

sowisa by Variable Rush September 16, 2007

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Swisa

Someone who's really attractive and has a good personality mostly referred to afghan girls.

It can also mean the girl of your life.

That afghan girl is Swisa!

That girl is Swies!

Swisa by e.therestudontneedtoknow May 27, 2009

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sowsan

She is a strong independent person a loyal friend who seems to always doubt her self. She always puts her friends and family as a priority. She may look down on her self but everyone loves the energy she brings to a room and her perfect smile.

I can’t live without Sowsan

sowsan by she’s ok April 6, 2020

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sewisare

Alternate spelling for suisare

Suisare or sewisare

sewisare by suisare crasher January 10, 2004

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Sownsaid

A battle cry which will inevitably lead you to the boys. When you are classified as "in one" you may be granted permission to use "Sownsaid". A word that can also be shouted while blasting in your significant other.

Example 1
Hey where is Brody?

Stephen shouts "Sownsaid"

The wild Brody reappears

Example 2
Oh baby Im CUMMMM SOWNSAID

Sownsaid by Big PAPI1212 October 12, 2018

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Somisayo

A very beautiful girl with a large forehead. All synonyms for the "beautiful" describes her. She's caring and understanding. Has a bit of a temper though but she's soft on the inside.

I wish I had a Somisayo in my life.

Somisayo by rainyello.xx November 21, 2020

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leafers

NYC people who migrate north to Quahog, RI to see the leaves in the fall.

New York and everyone from there can fornicate themselves with an iron stick.

leafers by ss++ February 8, 2005

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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.

Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020

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You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things.

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.

"I need more crunchy guys in my life. I'm so tired of dating preppy metrosexual assholes."

"I'm heading out to the crunchy store to pick up some fair trade chocolate and tea tree oil, do you need anything?"

crunchy by EBC July 11, 2007

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Galantir

A group of people, typically women, searching through someone’s digital footprint in order to find more information about that person.

Susie wasn’t sure if her new Hinge match was a creep, so she assembled Galantir and they found out he used to post slurs on gaming forums.

Galantir by Ge-sus September 22, 2026

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