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Away with the fairies 

The expression means to be in a daydream, to be in one's own world, sometimes to be deep in thought and having one's gaze unfocused while staring off at nothing in particular.
Alex was ignoring Fiona but she knew he was merely away with the fairies again.

off with the fairies. 

Used to describe people who are daydreaming, mentally unsound, not in touch with reality or incapacitated by alcohol or drugs.
Andy: "Aye look at Joe staring into space!"
Kris: "Yeah he's always off with the fairies."

dancin with sugarplumb fairies 

it basically means that you are under the influence of some substance.
Yo man, are you dancin with sugarplumb fairies?

Ya man i definitely am.

Away with the fairies 

giving off the sense of being preoccupied, dreaming, or delusional.
While explaining a complex math problem, Sarah noticed her classmate doodling on his notebook, muttering to himself. "Are you even listening?" she asked. "A bit," he mumbled back, clearly away with the fairies.

Ah sure he's away with the fairies.

away with the fairies Meaning: Used to describe someone who is behaving in a fanciful, distracted, or eccentric way; out of touch with reality or daydreaming.
Example: Ah sure he's away with the fairies.

Meaning Are you sure he’s paying attention? He’s completely away with the fairies.”

Tone/Connotation: Often lightly teasing, but can be mildly critical, implying impracticality, absent-mindedness, or whimsical foolishness.

chillin with the woodland fairies 

Yeeahh man, I was chillin with the woodland fairies..lol
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fache-couture 

French slang, which translated, means "bull's fashion" but basically equates to "hyper trendy" or overly trendy. Used when a person wishes to express distaste at the latest fashion trend/fad, because it seems that everyone has a certain item of clothing or is wearing it. This term is most frequently heard in Paris but is slowly spreading to other parts of France.
1. That Burberry scarf is so fache-couture.
2. That purple American Apparel hoodie is so fache-couture.
fache-couture by bkgmh46x0x March 18, 2008
Word of the Day on October 17, 2026
A slang term for GLP-1 medications(like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, etc.), usually referring to their appetite-killing, weight-loss, or “I forgot to eat” effects rather than the medical details.

Usage:
* Often casual, ironic, or meme-y
* Can imply effortless weight loss, suppressed hunger, or being “powered by pharmaceuticals”

Notes:
Not a brand name—just shorthand for the whole GLP-1 wave. Frequently shows up in online jokes, gym talk, and group chats where people pretend they’re *totally* doing it naturally.
“I’m not dieting, I’m just on that glippy.”
“Ever since the glippy hit, food feels optional.”
“That summer body? Yeah, glippy assisted.”
Glippy by Wild Stoner Appears December 14, 2025
Word of the Day on October 16, 2026

fauxstalgia 

Faux nostalgia. Faking old things in an attempt to recapture the feeling of times gone past, especially of technology that has passed.
Hipstamatic pictures, just like the vinyl-static added to digital recordings, is prime fauxstalgia
fauxstalgia by scotte61 December 16, 2010
Word of the Day on October 15, 2026

pajama casual 

Pajama casual is a term used when working from home and preparing for a video conference. All business above the waist and your pajama pants down below.
We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.
pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020
Word of the Day on October 14, 2026

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
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