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The Greater Depression

Term for the Depression in the beginning of the 21st century, as opposed to "The Great Depression" of the 1930's.
The Great Depression: A chicken in every pot, and a car in every garage.

The Greater Depression: A digital converter box for every TV, and a golden parachute for every failed bank executive.
The Greater Depression by TubaJim February 16, 2009

squeaky wheel gets the grease 

Only the loudest whiner gets what he wants. ("The wheel that squeaks the loudest / Is the one that gets the grease.")
We all wanted the last bit of water, but since Hector whined all afternoon about being parched, Dad gave it to him. I guess the squeaky wheel gets the grease.

squeaky wheel gets the grease 

It means that if you bitch loud enough, you'll eventually get your way.
Becky begged for months to her parents for a new car and she somehow got it. Squeaky wheel gets the grease, I guess.

FRESH OFF THE GREASE

You would say it when something kick ass happens. It is kinda like the equivelent to that snotty bitch Paris Hilton's "thats hot", only its more urban. You must also say it with a deep, loud voice for its full effect, like and angry African American.
Yeah, Nikki let me in through the back door last night, it was FRESH OFF THE GREASE. She was loving it.

The Greater Good 

The Greater Good is greater than good. It is also shortened to TGG sometimes too. There is really no explanation to how great The Greater Good really is. Also you should really support the channel of The Greater Good.
That was for The Greater Good

Yes!!!! TGG
The Greater Good by Hutter May 2, 2022

The Greater Internet

1. An idea where an item on the Internet has reached a large viewing audience over a wide range.

2. If something on the Internet has been seen by many people from different locations it has reached The Greater Internet.

Viral videos, memes, and Tosh.0 fall under The Greater Internet.
Steve. "Have you seen Mike's wipeout on Tosh.0?"

Larry. "Yeah man, he's reached The Greater Internet!"
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Slop Grenade

When someone uses AI to generate a large document, slide deck, or piece of code/software and tosses it over the fence for you to deal with.
Chad: Hey Brent I sent you the new backend API change to review, it’s only 100 files changed.

Brent: he just tossed me a slop grenade
Slop Grenade by Joe Squid September 28, 2026
Word of the Day on September 29, 2026
Short-hand for the word floccinaucinihilipilification, meaning the estimation of something as valueless (encountered mainly as an example of one of the longest words in the English language).
After we broke up, he was floxi to me.
floxi by Dr. Geek May 13, 2009
Word of the Day on September 28, 2026
NYC people who migrate north to Quahog, RI to see the leaves in the fall.
New York and everyone from there can fornicate themselves with an iron stick.
leafers by ss++ February 8, 2005
Word of the Day on September 27, 2026

Respectfully 

Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.

After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
Word of the Day on September 26, 2026

You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things.
Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."
Word of the Day on September 25, 2026
Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.

Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.

Modified derivative of granola.
"I need more crunchy guys in my life. I'm so tired of dating preppy metrosexual assholes."

"I'm heading out to the crunchy store to pick up some fair trade chocolate and tea tree oil, do you need anything?"
crunchy by EBC July 11, 2007
Word of the Day on September 24, 2026
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