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urbanethnic 

A polite way of saying "full on ghetto." This term can be applied to dress, language dialect, posture/composure or vehicle style.
I could barely understand that phone conversation. That persons' urbanethnic dialect was so thick!
urbanethnic by Glamrocker December 11, 2010
A suave and charming person. Kind and courteous.
The man was incredibly urbane and I enjoyed his company.
Urbane by Wassupninja December 23, 2015

urbane dictionary

If it existed, it some would say it to be the exact opposite of Urban Dictionary. In reality, Urban Dictionary is just a subset of a truly Urbane Dictionary, ideally conceived.
One would perhaps not expect to find offensive slang, misspellings or incorrect grammar in the Urbane Dictionary. Urban Dictionary however? Par for the course, old boy. The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) is quite urbane, though congnizant of urban slang. A good, truly urbane dictionary, however, would not seek to be prescriptive, it would faithfully report usage, both vulgar and sublime, without overt judgement or censorship. Thus, the OED and Urban Dictionary truly need each other, in the grand scheme of things.
urbane dictionary by JJR1971 February 5, 2007

urbaneering 

Playing in the outdoors in an urban setting - parks, open space, trails, walking between art galleries, museums, and shops; dining al fresco - anything without a ceiling. Just because you live in the city doesn't mean you have to be a couch potato!
Chet - "It's a beautiful day and we're here in town - let's go to some galleries and stuff!"

Kay - "Yeah, let's do some intense urbaneering."
urbaneering by da Chetster February 28, 2009

Urbane Dictionary

The exact opposite of the 'Urban Dictionary'. If such a website existed, it would have the definitions of 'posh' or 'sophisticated' words within it.

The closet example I could find was 'www.oldedictionary.com'
Urbane Dictionary Dewd: Thou is but a grovelling horeson!

Urban Dewd: Sheeeeet! U bin reiding dat 'urbane dickshunary' agein?
Urbane Dictionary by Naname August 27, 2012

Urbanese 

(ur'ba-nEz')

- n.
1. An umbrella term (most often used OUTSIDE the city) encompassing all urban vernacular as one language.

2. Inner-city slang.

- adj.
1. Of or relating to inner-city slang.
'Urban Dictionary is essentially your guide to Urbanese.'
'Rap, gangsta, jive, hood, ghetto, ebonics... it's all Urbanese.'

'Two weeks in the city and she's already speaking urbanese.'
Urbanese by Jacopo October 11, 2007
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funflation 

The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets.
funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
Word of the Day on October 13, 2026
A US deep south term for an alligator. Usually used in the Cajun dialect.
Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
Word of the Day on October 12, 2026

Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
Throat Sweats by TacoFings420 April 23, 2024
Word of the Day on October 11, 2026
Being ignored by someone when making a statement or asking a question. Also known as blanked and turfed.
Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
aired by Pietro February 9, 2005
Word of the Day on October 10, 2026

piddlefart

verb. To waste time doing nothing.
Instead of doing my homework, I decided to piddlefart around for two hours.
piddlefart by Rene April 25, 2005
Word of the Day on October 9, 2026
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
Word of the Day on October 8, 2026
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