spark up a monkey

A bizarre way for geeks to describe opening a terminal program on a computer, particularly on a Unix based computer where terminal programs are very common.

I'll spark up a monkey and type that command in to see if it makes a difference.

spark up a monkey by Bloopy April 9, 2005

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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.

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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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swamp dog

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.

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aired

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

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piddlefart

verb. To waste time doing nothing.

Instead of doing my homework, I decided to piddlefart around for two hours.

piddlefart by Rene April 25, 2005

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