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sundowning 

Term given to the environmental phenomenon occurring at Oak Street Beach in Chicago, Illinois where at sunset the non-black beach patrons leave and are quickly replaced by black beach goers. The transition is subtle and, yet, profound. Occurs almost within 10 minutes of sunset with surprising accuracy.
The flip: "It's getting near 7pm and the sun's about to set, we should probably get going home"

Trojan: "Yeah, I've noticed the sundowning already"

The flip: "dude, the sun hasn't set yet"

Trojan: "I know, but its already getting a little dark outside"
sundowning by daledavis September 6, 2010
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Sunboning 

The act of having recreational, horizontal, interpersonal relations with another whilst sunbaking.
"It's a beautiful day outside." "Perfect for sunboning."

"I'd rather be sunboning right now."
Sunboning by Cochise McParrot September 3, 2014

sun downing 

Sun downing, to slowly close example: The grocery store will be phasing out their unattractive vegetable produce due to poor sales. Starting next week, they'll reduce the selection from 10 varieties to 7, then to 5 in the following weeks, until none are left on display by the end of the month.
sun downing by bopbee April 29, 2025

Sungooning 

Sungooning describes getting extremely high and partying with natives of various cultures, specifically referring to, but not exclusive to tribal era native americans. During the day. Preferably high noon when the sun is at it's peak. When this is done at night, it is also called Moongooning. Not to be confused with the high school prank.
Me and Eagle Eye are going to take some Peyote and go Sungooning this afternoon.
We're going to Sungoon, tomorrow we're going to lick a horny toad and go deep into the cavernous tavern.
Sungooning by Hamala Carris November 18, 2023
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“That’s the grindset, brother. While weak men sleep and complain, sigma males stay disciplined, work in silence, suppress emotions, and build power while everyone else wastes time chasing comfort.”
Grindset by Omega-Male May 22, 2026
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well known from south park
rednecks get angrry that future folk took there jobs so they yell
They took ouare jerbs!
Them future folk took ouare jerbs!
jerb by Jimberley Kim April 7, 2005
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