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Acronym for "Stuff We Don't Want". Used in international development circles to describe in-kind donations of items that are useless, at best, and damaging, at worst.
"We don't need these worn-out shoes or t-shirts that say 'New England Patriots - Superbowl Champions 2012', so let's send them to Rwanda. It's better than nothing!"

That's some serious swedow.
swedow by Jayrob November 28, 2012
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Swedophile 

Incorrect term for a lover of what's Swedish. The correct term is suecophile.
- What's a lover of Swedish stuff called? A swedophile?
- No, a suecophile.
Swedophile by EliasG March 3, 2016
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A stereotypical Guido (chains, t-shirt, collar up on a pink polo shirt, spiked hair, flexing muscles) who has bleached blonde hair instead of dark hair. Portmanteau of Swedish Guido.
You: I've never seen a Guido with pale blonde hair!!!

Me: Yeah, that's a Swedo.
Swedo by Joey Paisan December 3, 2010

Swedeway 

An area located between Sweden and Norway, where the grass is green and the skies are blue. And if you're lucky enough, you might find a traveller named Natalie who loves photography and dancing.
I'm going to Swedeway this Summer!
Swedeway by Swedeway June 11, 2013
The greatest man that ever lived.
"Holy shit dude, today I saw Siedow!"
Siedow by L33t Boy November 9, 2005

swedous giganticus 

A faux medical term for the condition of someone with a fucking gigantic swede. Similar to the term elephant man. An overly large head for their body.
Richard aka swedous giganticus, the big headed cunt.

Fucking hell! He is a swedous giganticus!

Swedophobia 

The irrational fear of Sweden and the Swedish People
"Do you like Sweden" No i got Swedophobia
Swedophobia by Tommy End September 10, 2022
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A slang term used to describe a bald person, typically someone who is completely bald or has a closely shaved head. The term is derived from the infamous, hairless kids’ cartoon character of the same name.
Example 1:
“Did you see that caillou over there? His head is reflecting the sun like a disco ball.”
Example 2:
“I think Dave is finally accepting his hair loss. He just went full caillou and shaved the whole thing off.”
caillou by WMH01 September 12, 2026
Word of the Day on September 13, 2026

Brought-upsy 

scruples; to have manners;

May also be spelt Brought-upsie

WestIndian/Caribbean in orient - Barbados, WHUT.
Example 1: Child, you ain't got no brought-upsy?

Translation: My Child, have you not any manners?



Example 2: What, you ain't got no brought-upsy?

Translation: I can't believe you're doing that. Were you not taught any manners as a child?
Brought-upsy by B-Town Gilly April 20, 2005
Word of the Day on September 12, 2026
The practice of modifying a model (not limited to toy action figures) to achieve some result other than that intended by the manufacturer. ...
I had to kitbash my Luke Skywalker figure with my Darth Vader figure because Luke was missing a hand.
kitbash by geru January 15, 2006
Word of the Day on September 11, 2026

Satellite baddies

Attractive women who are far from your location.
There are no hot girls in the area, theres only satellite baddies.
Satellite baddies by Banksy123 September 5, 2026
Word of the Day on September 10, 2026
Omg, the ramifications!”
-“You forgot about the rammys, bro.”
Rammys by Brandonmical August 4, 2023
Word of the Day on September 9, 2026

Failure Shower 

When you fail at something in life (eg. failing an exam or not getting a job), go home and spend an hour just standing in the shower, propping yourself up against the wall with your eyes on your feet.
Caleb knew the only thing to do after he didnt get prefect was take a failure shower.
Failure Shower by Vikingnz October 27, 2009
Word of the Day on September 8, 2026
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