noun

1. strange personal mannerism. Etymology: from the words idiot and idiosyncrasy.

   Yeah, he's scratching in public again. It's just one of his idiotsyncrasies.

   Submitted by Louie Elko, Beloit, WI, USA, Dec 23 1997.

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adjective

1. very good, excellent; COOL.

   Man, your car is ill.

   Submitted by Demetrius Scruggs, FL, USA, Dec 22 1997.

verb

1. to relax; HANG OUT, CHILL. Usually the gerund form is used. Pronounced "illin'."

   Submitted by Noah Pierce, Everett, WA, USA, Dec 02 2002.

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adjective

1. in a position where some goal is easily attainable. See also in like Huck Finn.

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adjective

1. in a position where some goal is easily attainable. See also in like Flynn.

   I got my college entrance scores, and I'm in like Huck Finn!

   Submitted by Butterfly, TX, USA, Oct 24 1997.

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adjective

1. fatigued to the point of ludicrous hysteria. In other words, when one is so tired that one can't stop laughing.

   After pulling an all nighter, Jill was so inquant that she couldn't stop giggling, even in class.

   While staying up late one night, Martha was so inquant that even the word "tomato" made her laugh.

   Was my joke that funny or are you just inquant?

   Submitted by Karianne, Great Barrington, MA, USA, Dec 09 2002.

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verb

1. to be engaged completely (e.g. mentally, emotionally, etc.) in a situation, not just physically.

   We must insituate ourselves in the board meeting.

   Submitted by John Gardner, Atlanta, GA, USA, Nov 14 1997.

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verb

1. to annoy, pester, bother; GET ON (ONE'S) NERVES.

   He just irks me.

   Submitted by Tasha Toby, Lansing, MI, Jan 20 1998.

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other

1. synonym for shit . Typically appears in censored edited-for-radio versions of hip-hop songs. It has entered into wider usage.

   You can't even touch my ish. (Means "You're nothing compared to me.")

   Submitted by Chris, Brooklyn, NY, USA, Dec 22 2002.

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noun

1. a news-worthy couple.

   The two of them are an item now.

2. a person whose positive attributes make them a coveted rarity.

   That girl is quite an item. Good find, man.

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