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To the nines

An expression meaning dressed up; stylish or fashionable
Betty showed up to the party dressed to the nines
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dressed to the nines 

Phrase that means perfectly dressed in the most fashionable attire. Would most likely be used in evening attire fashion such as being dressed for a formal occasion in which a person would dress their best to command as much respect and attention as possible.
We could tell the black tie event was the most important of the social season. Everyone was dressed to the nines.

Alpha Centauri to the nines

To be better, striving for advancement. Change from an advanced being in the distant yet close galaxy.

To bypass all religious, agnostic, athiest beliefs and/or non beliefs and what could also be called "reaching across the isle".

Alpha Centauri Star System is also the nearest planetary system to our solar system. The idea is any sentient being with the capability to reach Earth, must be enlightened beyond Earthly beings.

To the nines means to " Strive for perfection".
C'mon man, try not to social lump, just because one earthling stole doesn't mean we're all thieves, Alpha Centauri to the nines.

Fitted to the nines

When someone is dressed freshly and looks nice
"Yo, Ronnie is fitted to the nines!"
Fitted to the nines by Jowie January 20, 2026

dressed to the nine 

When poor people put on their sunday's best from 1984, to go clubing in 2006 and work it like they are a perfect ten. Poor man's "good" clothes.
Girl 1: Hey Girl!, Look at you, all dressed to the nine!
Girl 2: You know it!
Girl 1: All right now!

The Quarter to Nine 

The Quarter to Nine is a nickname for the Area Code “845” located in the Hudson Valley Region of New York. The cities that share the 845 area code are; Poughkeepsie, Woodstock, Newburgh, Hyde Park, Kingston, Beacon, Spring Valley, & Nyack to name a few.
Woodstock, New York home of the famous Woodstock Festival is located in "The Quarter To Nine".
The Quarter to Nine by Leakz 2.0 August 17, 2023

mobile task force unit epsilon 11 designated nine tailed fox has entered the facility, all foundation personnel are to carry out standard evacuation protocols. 

an announcement to say that things are about to gat very bad
class d: *runs here and there*
PA: mobile task force unit epsilon 11 designated nine tailed fox has entered the facility, all foundation personnel are to carry out standard evacuation protocols.
class d: crap noooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Brought-upsy 

scruples; to have manners;

May also be spelt Brought-upsie

WestIndian/Caribbean in orient - Barbados, WHUT.
Example 1: Child, you ain't got no brought-upsy?

Translation: My Child, have you not any manners?



Example 2: What, you ain't got no brought-upsy?

Translation: I can't believe you're doing that. Were you not taught any manners as a child?
Brought-upsy by B-Town Gilly April 20, 2005
Word of the Day on September 12, 2026
The practice of modifying a model (not limited to toy action figures) to achieve some result other than that intended by the manufacturer. ...
I had to kitbash my Luke Skywalker figure with my Darth Vader figure because Luke was missing a hand.
kitbash by geru January 15, 2006
Word of the Day on September 11, 2026

Satellite baddies

Attractive women who are far from your location.
There are no hot girls in the area, theres only satellite baddies.
Satellite baddies by Banksy123 September 5, 2026
Word of the Day on September 10, 2026
-Ramifications

-shorthand for the ramifications of actions
Omg, the ramifications!”
-“You forgot about the rammys, bro.”
Rammys by Brandonmical August 4, 2023
Word of the Day on September 9, 2026

Failure Shower 

When you fail at something in life (eg. failing an exam or not getting a job), go home and spend an hour just standing in the shower, propping yourself up against the wall with your eyes on your feet.
Caleb knew the only thing to do after he didnt get prefect was take a failure shower.
Failure Shower by Vikingnz October 27, 2009
Word of the Day on September 8, 2026
Acronym for Non-Athletic Regular Person. Your schools lacrosse team probably shouts it at you while you walk by.
Lookie at these bunch of narps, NARP NARP NARP
NARP by Douchebag McKenzy March 31, 2010
Word of the Day on September 7, 2026
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