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Songwriter of the century 

RM aka Kim Namjoon of BTS is referred to as the Songwriter of the century. He has written over 170 songs in his career, several of which have gained worldwide acclaim. His lyrics have touched the hearts of millions and his songwriting skills are unmatched. No one is on his level.
Kim Namjoon, the songwriter of the century, released his critically acclaimed mixtape mono in 2018. It is a piece of art that has healed and comforted millions of people.

beauty of the century 

Choi Beomgyu of Tomorrow X Together earned the nickname from MOA as 'Beauty of the Century' because of his flawless visual and he's the only one. He is said to have stunning visuals and is only him.
"And beomgyu is beauty of the century. No one, literally no one match his beauty."
beauty of the century by tariiie December 20, 2021

Surprise of The Century 

1. When playing settlers of Catan and an opponent takes the best positions available.

2. (a)When your friends are doing or say something completely expected. *Note: this is not a surprise but just sarcasm.

(b) You can also say it when you do surprise someone
ex. Friend Simon places a settlement on a brick, wood, and brick spot with high probabilities of being chosen. "Surprise of the century."

example: I find my friend playing the same video game after I get back from school, "Surprise of the century."

con-of-the-century 

L. Ron Hubbard created the con-of-the-century
con-of-the-century by SP_thats_me December 29, 2006

Playing sale of the century

To push down on a woman’s head while she performs fellatio on you. The act looks like when contestants on the Sale of the Century push down on their buzzer in order to answer a question.
Pete and Mike were having a beer at the pub. Pete asked Mike if he consummated his new relationship yet. Mike said “not yet, we’re still playing Sale of the Century”.

Clutch of the Century 

An expression used when something unexpected yet wildly exceptional happens. Used to describe a stunning accomplishment.
Friend: Brooo we both got As on our math test!
You: Clutch of the Century!
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The number of years you are still sexually active
While our lifespan is the number of years we will live, our healthspan is the number of healthy years we will have and our sexspan is is the number of years we will continue to be healthy enough to continue having an active sex life.
sexspan by Dr Kat April 21, 2022
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A lighthearted reaction upon receiving disappointing news of some sort. Usually something that isn't a particularly a big deal, esp. when it primarily affects someone else - sort of a mild schadenfreude. Sometimes doubled or tripled, and possibly said in a sing-songy voice for added comedic effect to imitate a muted trumpet, which is how the meme originated.
You didn't get any napkins with your takeout pork fried rice? Womp womp.
womp by 175623226 November 3, 2011
Word of the Day on October 27, 2026
When your wife’s boyfriend let you sleep past 8pm 😎😎
Wife’s boyfriend: You have 5 more minutes
Me: Poggers!
Poggers by Just_Charles April 14, 2020
Word of the Day on October 26, 2026

Oblication 

A vacation, feeling more like an obligation, that involves visiting or staying with family.
So Joe where are you taking the kids for spring break vacation? We are going on an oblication to Boca to visit my mother-in-law.
Oblication by kimmerr May 5, 2011
Word of the Day on October 25, 2026

Surf Dracula Syndrome 

A phenomenon in film/television series, most notably streaming series, where the main premise is drawn out to such a point that it takes an entire season or more to get the parts of the series the audience is actually interested in seeing.

For example, if a series is titled "Surf Dracula," a majority of viewers would tune in expecting to see Dracula surfing by the first or second episode. However, the entire first season would instead be tedious padding and backstory before finally ending with Dracula surfing in the last five minutes of the season finale.
I watched "Smallville" on Netflix the other day. Dude, it was ten seasons of filler before he finally flew! Major Surf Dracula Syndrome!
Word of the Day on October 24, 2026

Northstarring

Finding your way back to the truth by fixing on one verified fact and working out from there, the way you navigate by the North Star when everything around you is spinning.
Rumours were flying everywhere, so she went northstarring — one checked fact at a time.
Northstarring by Light Bearer October 22, 2026
Word of the Day on October 23, 2026
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