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American Taliban 

A U.S. citizen and traitorous idiot who was captured in Afghanistan at the start of the war there against the Taliban after the 9/11 attacks. Real name John Walker Lindh, born in Washington D.C., he became radicalized and converted to Islam as a teen, then went to the Mideast to train and fight along with the Taliban punks against the U.S.

Could also refer to any U.S. citizen or resident who lives/lived or was born in the U.S. but becomes a radicalized Muslim and joins forces with the foreign Taliban or Taliban-related group, against the U.S.
I'm worried about Jimmy and his sudden strange behaviors, proclaiming Sharia Law and booking trips to the Mideast for "education." I hope he won't become another American Taliban.
American Taliban by itaintallthat January 22, 2014
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Talibanization 

1. Instilling radicalism into the young generation

2. The calculated use of violence against civilians in order to attain ulterior goals that are both political and religious in nature, which is always done through deliberate act of terrorism, intimidation or coercion.
Afghan administration banned underhand Quranic schools used for talibanization of the young children.
Talibanization by Abdi Mahad October 20, 2012
Talija Is Smart Pretty and adorable in her own way she up lifts you gets you in a cheery mood, She is sometimes Shy Mean And Nice. If you come across a Talija don’t be silent speak to her she’s a nice person when she wants to be. She is very attractive in her own way he body makes boys stare but she just does her cause she doesn’t care, Her Attitude is crazy when you get on her bad side but if you ever meet a Talija keep her she’s a keeper.
Guy 1: Bruh Look At Talija

Guy2: Stares*
Talija by Talijah December 15, 2018
The most amazing, beautiful girl in the world. She's got hair like a lion's mane, eyes that make you melt when she looks at you, and a smile that brightens up anyone's day. She loves to dance, sing, and make a complete fool of herself when nobody's looking. She's adorable, kind, caring, loving, and just an all around good person. She's a lioness, a bird, and a bear. If you don't have yourself a good Taliyah yet, go get one.
Damn dude, who is that girl? That's Taliyah dude, how do you not know her?

I'm so happy to be with my Taliyah. She's amazing.
Taliyah by Erconma September 25, 2011
A fan who insists upon having the only right approach to the object of his fandom. Often followed by ferocious outrage when the authors or creators let others contribute in the further development of the fictive universe.

First used by Bob Eggleton and refered to by Brian Herbert in his blog http://www.dunenovels.com/dune7blog/page21.html
Q: Why is he so pissed of? Din't he like the Lord of the rings movies?
A: No he insists Tom Bombadill should have made an appearance, and dont get him started on the elves songs. He is such a talifan
talifan by PugCy April 4, 2009
HOT AS FUCK
AMAZING DANCER
CANT BELIEVE SHES REAL
FUNNNNNNNNNNNY
HUNNNNNNNY
WHAT A BABE
YOU GON BREAK THEM SHITS
SMART AND STUFF
AMAZZZZZIIINGGGG DANCER
YOU NEED HER IN YO LIFE

I LOVE U TALIHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
YO IS THAT TALIHA?!

YEAH MAN THAT'S HER!!!!!!!!
taliha by sophia ( taliha's hypeman) September 22, 2017
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fache-couture 

French slang, which translated, means "bull's fashion" but basically equates to "hyper trendy" or overly trendy. Used when a person wishes to express distaste at the latest fashion trend/fad, because it seems that everyone has a certain item of clothing or is wearing it. This term is most frequently heard in Paris but is slowly spreading to other parts of France.
1. That Burberry scarf is so fache-couture.
2. That purple American Apparel hoodie is so fache-couture.
fache-couture by bkgmh46x0x March 18, 2008
Word of the Day on October 17, 2026
A slang term for GLP-1 medications(like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, etc.), usually referring to their appetite-killing, weight-loss, or “I forgot to eat” effects rather than the medical details.

Usage:
* Often casual, ironic, or meme-y
* Can imply effortless weight loss, suppressed hunger, or being “powered by pharmaceuticals”

Notes:
Not a brand name—just shorthand for the whole GLP-1 wave. Frequently shows up in online jokes, gym talk, and group chats where people pretend they’re *totally* doing it naturally.
“I’m not dieting, I’m just on that glippy.”
“Ever since the glippy hit, food feels optional.”
“That summer body? Yeah, glippy assisted.”
Glippy by Wild Stoner Appears December 14, 2025
Word of the Day on October 16, 2026

fauxstalgia 

Faux nostalgia. Faking old things in an attempt to recapture the feeling of times gone past, especially of technology that has passed.
Hipstamatic pictures, just like the vinyl-static added to digital recordings, is prime fauxstalgia
fauxstalgia by scotte61 December 16, 2010
Word of the Day on October 15, 2026

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.
pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020
Word of the Day on October 14, 2026

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
Word of the Day on October 13, 2026
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
Word of the Day on October 12, 2026
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