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twisty thing 

The paper-wrapped wire used to close the plastic bag around a loaf of bread.
Hey, I can't find the twisty thing. This bread is gonna get stale.
twisty thing by KrW September 23, 2005

twisty thing 

noun

An agglomeration of flavouring powder that may collect in a solid mass during the manufacturing of a snack product and be found in the bottom of the snack's packet. These masses are especially common in the manufacture of the cheese snack known as 'Twisties'. They may be considered a sign of good luck to come.
Person 1: Whoa my god! I found a twisty thing in my chips!
Person 2: What flavour?
Person 1: Barbecue
Person 2: Don't eat it then. Varnish and mount it, dude!
twisty thing by Snarfevs December 1, 2003
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A girl who does ballet and only talks about ballet. Her schedule is filled with dance classes which does not allow her to do any other activity.
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"Yeah, she's kind of annoying. All she ever talks about it ballet."

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trucker's tan 

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I had a trucker's tan after driving for 10 straight hours on a sunny day.
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British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”

Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
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