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Word Smith

Paully and/or Bruce Lee's mortal enemy.
Paully is the master word smith.
Word Smith by Paully May 8, 2003

Corporate Wordsmithing 

The combination of ordinary words into complex phrases by corporate personnel to appear smarter than they are.
Corporate Wordsmithing: Our flawless execution will enhance the customer experience of our iconic brand allowing us to leverage synergies while building strategic partnerships thereby elevating employee engagement through deep dive analysis and constructive feedback.

wordsmithery 

The awesome ability to bring words together to make something magical.
"Tim, you rule at wordsmithery."
wordsmithery by Chronomech May 20, 2010

wordsmith 

One with the ability to effortlessly string together words, no matter their actual meaning, in an instance and in such a way it brings a smile to the faces of those listening, sometimes often laughter or tears of admiration for having heard someone with such an amazing skill.
Often one to spawn many a catch phrases or wicked new taunts and subtle insults, as well as song lyrics, raps and strange and often disturbing stories that make little sense.
The wordsmith's job is to make up bullshit on the spot.
wordsmith by Muggus December 12, 2003

Urban Wordsmithing 

Sitting around thinking of new words to add to Urban Dictionary.

Usually done in late nights, during class, or after viewing how close Urban Dictionary is to the next million definitions.
"Hey do you think (blank) is already on Urban Dictionary?"
"Maybe, wait, what are you doing?"
"Urban wordsmithing, duh - you've never done it?"
"Haha, actually I have..."
Urban Wordsmithing by Turlook May 26, 2009

wordsmithery 

1. (n) The noble work of an honest wordsmith, in those olden days of punning pundits and quipping quiptographers.
2. (n) The place of business of said wordsmith.
I spend all mine days at yon wordsmithery, getting mine wordsmithery done,
smithing faire words with mine wordsmithing tools,
for profit,
for fame
and for fun.
wordsmithery by alux August 25, 2005
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NYC people who migrate north to Quahog, RI to see the leaves in the fall.
New York and everyone from there can fornicate themselves with an iron stick.
leafers by ss++ February 8, 2005
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Respectfully 

Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.

After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
Word of the Day on September 26, 2026

You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things.
Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."
Word of the Day on September 25, 2026
Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.

Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.

Modified derivative of granola.
"I need more crunchy guys in my life. I'm so tired of dating preppy metrosexual assholes."

"I'm heading out to the crunchy store to pick up some fair trade chocolate and tea tree oil, do you need anything?"
crunchy by EBC July 11, 2007
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A group of people, typically women, searching through someone’s digital footprint in order to find more information about that person.
Susie wasn’t sure if her new Hinge match was a creep, so she assembled Galantir and they found out he used to post slurs on gaming forums.
Galantir by Ge-sus September 22, 2026
Word of the Day on September 23, 2026
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