Skip to main content
A Mobile Speed Camera. A talivan is a speed camera inside a police van, so that it can be moved from place to place, such as motorways or straight A-roads. They are revenue raising instruments that cause accidents (rather than prevent them as the operators claim)
That 'Davies Builders' van has parked right up against the talivan, so they've driven off in annoyance...
talivan by Wattsie May 4, 2006
Urban Dictionary Merch
Your favorite words on things you can wear, drink from, read, or give to a friend.
The Urban Dictionary Store sells gifts you’ll have to explain.
We are the Taliban, we shoot bombs, and we ride in the Talivan! ALALALALALALALALLAALALALA
Talivan by The Perzian Toker August 22, 2006
Related Words
The vehicle (van) that terrorist were driving and riding in during the first Back to the Future.
Marty noticed the Talivan and became hysterical with anxiety, but Doc Brown was wearing a bulletproof vest remembering what Marty had told him while they were in the past.
Talivan by VonDutchMedic November 26, 2017

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

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
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

Talibangelical 

A Bible Belt Republican who is terrified that Muslims want to bring Sharia law to the US, yet wants to make abortions punishable by death. Wants to indoctrinate children in schools and teach creationist bullshit rather than evolution, and claims God put dinosaur fossils in the earth to test Christian faith, but they don't possess the the self awareness or critical thinking ability to understand that they actually DO want Sharia law, but with white people.
I'm so tired of seeing Talibangelicals with their posters of embryos outside Planned Parenthood, harrassing women who are there to refill their birth control.
Talibangelical by ZiggyStardust666 November 6, 2019
More from Urban Dictionary

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
Load more