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This is me trying character 

Based on the song “this is me trying” by Taylor Swift it means somebody that has poor mental health and many set backs but continues to keep trying only to be met with more negative outcomes. The this is me trying character is often someone who feels like a liability.

example tv characters are:
Rue Bennett from Euphoria

Connell Waldron from Normal People

Nadine Franklin from Edge of Seventeen
I am definitely the this is me trying character

me trying to find who asked 

guy 1: i got a haircut yesterday
guy 2: me trying to find who asked

this is me trying 

the act of killing yourself, but more specifically, driving yourself off a cliff listening to “this is me trying” by taylor swift
“i have to go to school tomorrow. i want to this is me trying myself”
“i’ll join you”
this is me trying by tswizzleismymom November 29, 2021

Are you trying to help me grow a beard 

This is a process we’re you let a boy eat your coochie

STOP TRYING TO SELL ME MUGS 

THEY'RE USELESS,UGLY,DON'T HAVE A SENSE TO EXISTS,COST 32 DOLLARS(that's too much for a mug),AND I DON'T KNOW WHY THE URBAN DICTIONARY WANTS ME TO BUY THEM
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Person 1:STOP TRYING TO SELL ME MUGS

For trying to torturing me into apologizing

So you have been doing the same thing all along.
Hym "No not just murder someone and their family in a vacuum. For trying to torturing me into apologizing. Or contrition. However you want to put it. But this was not a smart idea engaging with this. And I am literally a Magical octopus assassin teacher in an anime when I say this 'CLASS!? This is why we don't engage in sadistic protracted half-measures.' Because then, the second the guy gets the upper hand, he's going to murder you and your family. Just like October 7th. If only genocide brought decapitated babies back to life... Everything would be wonderful forever!"
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Frothability 

The measure of an emotional and over zealous consumer in an upwardly charging market, also known as a bull market. It's characterized by rising asset prices, increased investor confidence, and favorable growth in the markets, bro.
The frothability was evident as over-zealous consumers eagerly engaged in bidding wars, driving property prices to unsustainable levels reminiscent of previous speculative bubbles.
Frothability by cptn.kagaroo1 January 26, 2024
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Soul digger

A man who dates women with the sole purpose of exploiting their time, energy, and labor while he sucks the joy and happiness from their lives.
"That guy's a soul digger. He'll expect you to work full time, but you'll be doing all the cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping, and childcare while he plays video games or watches TV."
Soul digger by anonymous November 11, 2026
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pod person 

A person pretending to be something they aren't, or an impostor. This is inferred because of the old alien movies where alien pods appear on earth and the "pod people" dispose of the humans and slowly reproduce the bodies, pretending to be humans.
The pod person was pretending to be my father, but I knew that he was an alien when he acted differently than my father ever would have.
pod person by Christopher M. May 9, 2005
Word of the Day on November 10, 2026
A dead drop is a location used to secretly pass items between two people, without requiring them to meet.

Spies have been known to use dead drops, using various techniques to hide the items and to signal that the drop has been made. Drug dealers use this as well.

A common place is to duct tape the item to the underside of a toilet cover in a public restroom.

A signal is sometimes used as well to indicate there is something to pickup, like a pile of stones in a certain formation. After checking the drop the signal is removed.
"The dead drop is the restroom toilet at the Gulf station at the corner of Commercial Ave. and Georges Rd."
dead drop by rubberroom July 23, 2008
Word of the Day on November 9, 2026

No Surprises Wedding

A "No Surprises Wedding," or NSW, is a wedding invitation designation that tells attendees that there can be no unplanned announcements, engagements, events or speeches at the wedding - all actions must be pre-approved by the couple. Anyone who performs an unapproved "surprise" will be asked to leave the wedding early.

This designation comes from Reddit, where so many stories of bad wedding behavior indicated a need to communicate expectations for the wedding behavior of attendees.
You are cordially invited to the nuptials of Brian and Tom on October 31 at noon.

Please note that this wedding is child-free (under 10) and a No Surprises Wedding (NSW). Reach out to wedding planner Sami Smith to request approvals or exceptions; please note that exceptions will be rare. Limited child care for under-10s will be available. All approvals will be noted and included in planning. Unapproved, or surprise exceptions, will result in guests being asked to leave.
Word of the Day on November 8, 2026
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