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Ukase -- pronounced You-KAYS. From the Russian term, "ukas," of similar pronunciation, meaning a decree by the czar that had the force of law. In English, it means decree, or edict. Recently used by United States Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia in an anterview with New York Magazine.
Americans have a right to feel that way. They have a democratic right to do that, and if it is to change, it should change democratically, and not at the ukase of a Supreme Court.
ukase by Smellyhead October 8, 2013
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Ukaleleinch 

When someone who plays the ukulele there dick becomes 1 inch scientifically proven
Woah he plays the ukalele he must be a ukaleleinch then

Selective Usage

An object that only works when it wants to work
My Juul has selective usage man, it's old and I totally need to buy a new one.
Selective Usage by RainStick June 8, 2019
Upage is a field hockey term which refers to the occasion when the ball in play rises above the maximum playable height limit. This height limit is dependent upon the level of play (middle school, high school, etc) as well as the eccentric interpretation of the on-field officials. "Upage" is never consistently applied and is often times used by an official to halt the down-field progress of the team they do not want to win. Upage is evidenced by the blowing of the whistle, stoppage of play and reversal of possession. As upage is often whimsical in it's application, and generally results in bewilderment of the players and fans alike, it is consistently used to "make up" for previous missed violations.
We were flying down the field, but were upaged. The game went into the crapper after that.
Upage by Wordmanster2 November 11, 2010

Mutual Usage 

When two or more people use each other for sex. It is considered ok, because all of the parties consent to being used and in turn use the other parties involved. There are no feelings involved in mutual usage; it's just for kicks.
I slept with Arnold last night, and he didn't call me today. It's ok, though. I was using him too. It was totally mutual usage!
Mutual Usage by Julesrules611 December 11, 2008
The frustrating event of your significant other monopolizing the use of your possession or property that normally would be yours to use whenever you wish.
When your live in girlfriend uses your personal PC even though there is an extra functional computer in the house. "I had to check my e-mail from the basement PC, due to Rachel usage."

When the husband takes to watching the game on the small kitchen TV over the oven. "I missed out on the soap operas while I was cooking dinner due to Fred usage."

Your jobless and carless boyfriend keeps taking the car. "I'd love to meet you at the restaurant, but can't make it due to Craig usage."

When X uses Y. "I could have done Y, but could not due to X usage."
usage by Steve Berg July 4, 2007
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anyone who succeeds in disgracing/over indulging themselves in the throws of clubland
28 hours and 4 clubs later, gurning for england but still refusing to go home - a total wrongun!!
wrongun by bevvers March 21, 2007
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square grouper

Nickname given to bales of marijuana thrown overboard or out of airplanes. Origin is reportedly from members of the US Coast Guard in the area of Southern Florida.
"Base we've got some square groupers floating outside of Miami harbor."
square grouper by slipsheet November 6, 2004
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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.
"Hey, do you know that girl Sally?"

"Yeah, she's kind of annoying. All she ever talks about it ballet."

"Wow, what a Bunhead."

"Hey Sally, you want to hang out this weekend?"
"I can't, I have dance."
"You're such a Bunhead."

"Yeah... I know."
Bunhead by Jen00 October 24, 2014
Word of the Day on October 6, 2026

trucker's tan 

A sunburn or suntan focused on the left arm. It is caused by the left side of the body being the only half that gets exposed to sunlight while driving. Presumably, it would be located on the right side of the body in countries where they drive on the left side of the road.
I had a trucker's tan after driving for 10 straight hours on a sunny day.
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The phenomenon where adults salivate at children's toys
Every time I walk into the toy aisle, I catch myself kidulting over the latest action figures and LEGO sets!
kidulting by Emotional Cruiser October 12, 2025
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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.
According to the boffins downstairs, the murderer used a serrated blade.
Boffin by Agnon February 11, 2023
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