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Grinch out

To pass a holiday without participating in traditional celebrations due to indifference, disdain, or the availability of superior alternatives.

“If you’re going to be in town for Thanksgiving, you should come grinch out with me and Deb  – there’s like 3 shows at the Bottle we’re going to see.”

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Outgooglerank

To place higher than something else in the results of a Google search.

“Wow, I’m surprised that Wikipedia and YouTube outgooglerank UrbanDictionary on the meaning of ‘gleeking.’”

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Lawrel Liquors and Tap Room (Intersectionym)

Intersectionym, originally uploaded by bobobobob.

Intersectionym: A name for a building or business derived from the cross streets at or near which it is situated, esp. in Chicago. I got a good deal on a case of Old Style at the Lawrel Liquors and Tap Room on Lawrence near Elston. They must have one of those “Packaged Goods” licenses.

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The Ashlie (Intersectionym)

The Ashlie, originally uploaded by bobobobob.

Intersectionym: A name for a building or business derived from the cross streets at or near which it is situated, esp. in Chicago. I’m staying with friends at The Ashlie on Ashland south of Ainslie – you can’t miss it.

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Dumbledore-is-gay

An extratextual revelation of authorial intent.  Used as a noun or as a verb.  ”The publication of Dickens’ ongoing literary correspondence has the potential to Dumbledore-is-gay the unresolved ending of his unfinished Mystery of Edwin Drood.”  ”Kubrick created quite the Dumbledore-is-gay when he spoke about the film at Cannes.”

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Train banana

A banana that you eat on a train, esp. for breakfast during morning commute.  Due to inherently absurd nature of bananas and problems associated with disposal or retention of banana peel, widely considered to be the funniest thing that can be eaten on a train.  ”It’s already 2 o’clock and I haven’t eaten since my train banana.”

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Birthdaypartyday

Not your birthday, but the day of your birthday party.  ”Is it Friday already?  Oh my gosh, Happy Birthdaypartyday!!!”

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Unfuckwithable

(From Rory.)  Something or someone that can not or ought not to be fucked with.  ”There’s no point complaining to Human Resources about his attitude, the head of that department is unfuckwithable.”

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Slowassedest

“If you’re waiting for the Clark bus you’re going to be late – that’s the slowassedest bus in Chicago.”

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