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Epstain

noun

Any public odium which arises directly from an association with Jeffrey Epstein (esp. if surprising).

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unpologise

verb

Take back an apology.

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on Tinderhooks

adjective

Waiting for someone to get back to you on a dating site.

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buy curious

adjective

Wandering around Amazon not because you want to buy something, but just to see what's there.

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ronald

noun

The kind of person who tells a mildly amusing story and then says, “Anyway…” while waiting for the laugh.

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glücklichfreude

noun

The feeling of wanting someone else to be happy. 

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phenomenonophone

noun

Something that sounds like it’s something else but turns out not to be. 

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tan-blasting

verb (present participle)

The hilarious orgy of jokes trashing the United Kingdom across social media any time one of their royal family dies or gets married or arrested.

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meelin

noun

Any time a show on Netflix mentions Netflix or another Netflix show.

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clashmore

noun

The extra “Christmassy” noises put into a sitcom’s continuity music to constantly alert the viewers not tipped off by the countless other indications that this is the Christmas episode.

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twiscussion

noun

An actual grown-up discussion that is somehow unfolding on Twitter.

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wellington

adjective

A baseline level of health for rich people.

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shannonigans

noun

Any fun had by Irish people on (or in) a river. 

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vangelousy

noun

The desire to be an electronic musician (esp. a Greek one). 

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binevenagh

noun

The counter-intuitive ripple of disappointment that goes through a karaoke bar when it becomes obvious that the person on stage can hold a tune.

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bandon

verb

To track a new friend across different social networks to add them to your contact list.

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knockcloghrim

noun

The frustration you feel when someone almost gets it but for stupid reasons refuses to follow the argument to its logical conclusion.