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The Harp-Oil Government 

A collection of mostly ex oil industry employees, paid to continually harp and shill about the pristine virtues of ethical oil so clean you could drink it, ad-nauseam, and to ensure that the misguided global warming problems of "other" countries don't slow down the escalating air pollution dreams of The Harp-oil Government's owners, ad-nauseam.
Little Oil: *&^K*!!! we've had another &^%king pipeline rupture again.... It's bad, really ^%$#king bad. What should we do?

Big Oil: No problemmo! I'll just call my boy in charge at the The Harp-Oil Government. He'll get the muzzels on his people and make sure nobody knows a thing about it. If they do, his team will harp on and on about how it was just a good old ethical oil spill, besides, he knows if we don't get we want we won't be bankrolling his next election campaign and he won't be buying those shiny new regime change jets we ordered. Remember, they're working for us."

Little Oil: "I love how you always make everything right!"

Big Oil: "It's not who you know son, it's who you own."

playing the harp

To be so deep in thought or daydreaming that you are not aware of someone speaking to you.

Similar to the 'Space Cadet' and 'Away with the fairies', though this one also refers to someone in deep thought as well as someone who is daydreaming.

Comes from the common drawings of deities playing the harp in the clouds.
Person 1: So what do you think Andy? ... Andy?
Person 2: Let him be, can't you see Andy is playing the harp?
playing the harp by RubberGum August 13, 2014

The Colt harp

When you call the police on yourself without thinking.
" yo i just did the colt harp... man i am a fucking idiot"

" sorry officer the only reason you got called is because my sons friend just pulled a colt harp..."
The Colt harp by Panadero Saint January 16, 2008

The Harper Stare 

An ability bestowed only upon those of the Harper bloodline. Involving intricate positioning of the facial muscles and eyes, the Harper Stare has the ability to strike fear into the hearts of men and women alike. It is said that those who fall victim to the Harper Stare become immediately immobilized mentally. Bravery turns to cowardice. Victory instantly turns to defeat. In modern times, those possessing the ability of the Harper Stare have a biological "I win button".
Guy: WHY DID YOU SMASH MY CAR AND BURN DOWN MY HOUSE? IM CALLING THE COPS ON YOU!!
Harper: *Harper Stare*
Guy: why...did...i...smash my car and....burn...my house down? I...should call the police on myself.
God: The Harper Stare has taken control.

man the harpoons 

phrase

usually used in a situation when a fat chick walks into a bar, party or any area with shallow males.
"oh man, here comes that fat bitch, man the harpoons!"

Man the Harpoons 

When you pass by an obese chick, "Man the Harpoons" is the phrase you use. Because, oh man, that whale is huuuuuge.
"Holy crap...that chick is a freakin' whale..."
"MAN THE HARPOONS!!!!!!!!"
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A girl who does ballet and only talks about ballet. Her schedule is filled with dance classes which does not allow her to do any other activity.
"Hey, do you know that girl Sally?"

"Yeah, she's kind of annoying. All she ever talks about it ballet."

"Wow, what a Bunhead."

"Hey Sally, you want to hang out this weekend?"
"I can't, I have dance."
"You're such a Bunhead."

"Yeah... I know."
Bunhead by Jen00 October 24, 2014
Word of the Day on October 6, 2026

trucker's tan 

A sunburn or suntan focused on the left arm. It is caused by the left side of the body being the only half that gets exposed to sunlight while driving. Presumably, it would be located on the right side of the body in countries where they drive on the left side of the road.
I had a trucker's tan after driving for 10 straight hours on a sunny day.
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The phenomenon where adults salivate at children's toys
Every time I walk into the toy aisle, I catch myself kidulting over the latest action figures and LEGO sets!
kidulting by Emotional Cruiser October 12, 2025
Word of the Day on October 4, 2026
British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”

Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
According to the boffins downstairs, the murderer used a serrated blade.
Boffin by Agnon February 11, 2023
Word of the Day on October 3, 2026

Pee Calculus

When you have to pee in a movie but don’t want to miss anything, and must do the following mental equation: will the amount I have to pee cause enough discomfort to diminish my attention capacity for the remainder of the movie to an extent which is greater than the amount of the movie I would miss by making a mad dash to the restroom.
I saw Satantango last night, wonderful film but by the 5th hour I had to start doing pee calculus.
Pee Calculus by anorlondo October 1, 2026
Word of the Day on October 2, 2026
Literally "dirty" pronounced with a West Indian accent. Can also have a positive connotation, for example Sean Paul's album title "Dutty Rock".
"The girl is pretty but she corrupt and dutty!"

or, in a positive usage:

"Booya! That freestyle was dutty!"
Dutty by J Hall April 3, 2003
Word of the Day on October 1, 2026
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