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Unsung hero 

An unsung hero is a person who commits an extraordinary act but does not receive recognition or proper respect. However, as the late George Carlin put it, "As soon as someone is identified as an unsung hero, they no longer are."
Pizza delivery people are the unsung heroes of the 21st century
Unsung hero by The Notorious J.O.G. January 26, 2017
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unsung hero 

mac is an unsung hero and carries marching band
unsung hero by gingystingy August 15, 2021

Unsung hero 

usually in a movie, the unsung hero has major importance in the story by doing something major, but then is brushed off as a side character.
an example would be Hobie Brown in across the spider verse or the hacker in the isle of dogs
(these are both the unsung hero of the movie )
Unsung hero by Ronald.j chanefeild October 5, 2023
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countrypolitan 

Term used to describe someone who is a mix of both rural (country) and urban (metropolitan) lifestyles/upbringings. He/she is typically equally comfortable in both settings and is able to seamlessly slip back and forth between the two, appreciating the characteristics of each.
That ol' gal of mine drives the 12 lane freeway during the week and a John Deere on the weekends. She likes opra and the Grand Ol' Opry. I love them countrypolitan women.
countrypolitan by MOChick November 7, 2006
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Witch Bath 

A bath consisting of a variety of slats, oils, soaps or any other added ingredients such as fruits, milks, herbs or any other spices for health or beautifying benifits.
She brought home alot of stuff and took it to the bathroom. She must be taking a witch bath.
Witch Bath by carnieboy30 October 26, 2020
Word of the Day on October 31, 2026

kinktober 

An excuse for people to write porn with different types of kinks throughout the month of October.

Smut Fanfiction
That chick doesn't write often but when she does, its for Kinktober.
kinktober by Kinkiest July 12, 2018
Word of the Day on October 30, 2026
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