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The Leader 

A name given to the messiah of the band geeks, a horde composed mostly of freshmen. Usually a senior band member who held an important position however never understood how to act outside the BAND ROOM. Less this be his undoing and eventual fall from grace!
Dude, we can’t take Pete to lunch. He’s has to watch over his flock in the band room.

I know man he's their leader!
The Leader by Steve December 7, 2004

The leader effect 

A political and psychological phenomenon where people hate a leader, vote or fight to remove them, then later start wishing they were back in charge — usually after experiencing disappointment with their replacement.

The cycle goes like this:

1. “This leader is awful!”

2. “Let’s get someone better.”

3. “Wait, this is worse.”

4. “Maybe the old guy wasn’t so bad after all…”

5. “We need him back!”

This happens with dictators, presidents, prime ministers — anyone in charge. The Leader Effect is fueled by nostalgia, frustration, instability, and unrealistic expectations.
"Some Iraqis missing Saddam is a clear case of The Leader Effect."

"Voters switching from Trump to Biden, then wanting Trump back shows The Leader Effect."

"After Gaddafi’s fall, Libya went into chaos — The Leader Effect appeared again."
The leader effect by Minusone July 19, 2025

bronwyn the leader 

someone who is a very good leader and speller
person 1: if you have a problem, who ya gonna call?

person 2: Bronwyn the leader!!!

Follow the Leader 

Act learned early in life when one follows who ever is in charge with little question of wrong doing and believe in trust and honesty.
I've always played follow the leader.

Syamsul Yusof is not mine but we never met before I can be the leader I’m not rude I guess 

Syamsul Yusof is not mine but we never met before I can be the leader I’m not rude I guess
Syamsul Yusof is not mine but we never met before I can be the leader I’m not rude I guess

Kill The Leader 

The act of tearing off the first sheet(s) of toilet paper from the roll (especially in public toilets) to prevent the spread of disease or non-hygienic remnants left over from the last user.

To tear off the leader of toilet paper from the roll in order to prevent disease transmission to the new user's anus and/or genitals.
"Hey Frank, make sure you kill the leader before you wipe. This bathroom's kind of scuzzy, if you know what I mean."
Kill The Leader by Harry Stotle September 22, 2011
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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
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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
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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

Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
Throat Sweats by TacoFings420 April 23, 2024
Word of the Day on October 11, 2026
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