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A
A & W 
noun
- acronym of "ass whooping." That is, a sound beating.
I'll give you an A & W you'll never forget.
Submitted by Robin Waters, Okinawa, Japan, Aug 17 1997.
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AFAIK 
other
- acronym of "as far as I know." Commonly used online.
AFAIK, the store is still open.
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AFK 
other
- acronym of "away from keyboard." Commonly used in online chats. Typically one "goes" AFK, as in
the following sentence. One can also use AFK to respond to a message, indicating that one isn't currently
available for chatting.
I need to go AFK to make a phone call.
Chatter: Hey, are you around?
Response: AFK.Source: The Jargon File.
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AFU 
adjective
- acronym of "all fucked up." A shortened version of snafu.
That is totally afu, dude!
Submitted by Clifford Phillips, Spokane, WA, USA, Jul 07 2007.
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ain't 
other
- is not; am not; are not; do not; have not; will not; etc. Typically used in the double negative, as the example sentences show.
Ain't nothing like that I ain't seen before. ("There is nothing like that I have not seen before.")
He ain't got no money. ("He does not have any money.")
I ain't seen him since last year. ("I have not seen him since last year.")
She ain't going to school today. ("She is not going to school today.")
Submitted by Maurice J. Ornelas, Taunton/Fall River, MA, USA, Nov 21 2002.
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AKA 
other
- acronym of "Also Known As."
Submitted by Nilserik Sruzell, Halmstad, Sweden, Aug 10 1998.
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alrighty 
other
- all right.
Submitted by Kevin Henriksen, Cedar Rapids, IA, USA, Nov 29 2001.
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AMF 
interjection
- acronym of "adios mother fucker." One typically says this when one has caused an object to
go a long distance, or to the wrong location, e.g. in the game of golf.
There goes that ball... AMF!
Submitted by Gary M., Charlotte, NC, Oct 21 1999.
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ASL 
other
- online chatting acronym of "age, sex, location?" An inquiry of one's age, gender, and location.
Hey disco! ASL?
Submitted by Farah, NJ, Apr 28 2002.
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Aunt Flo 
noun
- menstrual period. Sometimes abbreviated AF. Also Aunt Flo and cousin Red.
Man, Aunt Flo is visiting.
AF came today.
I had unexpected company last night... Aunt Flo and cousin Red came to visit.
Submitted by Emily, UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA, Jan 13 1998; Nina C., Nashville, TN, Feb 16 2000; Diane, Rochester, MI, Jun 13 1999 ("cousin Red").
origin
- This term may be a reference to unwelcome family members who arrive unexpectedly and without prior notice.
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B
B4 
adverb
- before. Online chat acronyms.
I knew you B4 we went to the same school together..
Submitted by Maurice J. Ornelas, Taunton/Fall River, MA, USA, Nov 21 2002.
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bia 
other
- alternate spelling/pronunciation of "bitch.
Submitted by Chey, Wheaton, MD, May 23 2002.
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biatch 
other
- alternate spelling/pronunciation of "bitch.
Submitted by Scott, MN, Nov 02 1999.
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biotch 
other
- alternate spelling/pronunciation of "bitch.
Submitted by Ally, Oxford, MI, Dec 10 2001.
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bisnitch 
other
- alternate spelling/pronunciation of "bitch.
Submitted by Mark, Long Beach, CA, Dec 21 2001.
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bisnotch 
other
- alternate spelling/pronunciation of "bitch.
Submitted by Lonnie, Gatlinburg, TN, USA, Jun 13 2002.
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bitch 
notes
- when used in most of the following noun forms, also biatch; biotch; beotch; bizatch; biznatch; bisnitch, biznitch; bisnotch; bizo; bizzo; bia. These alternate pronunciations/spellings are typically not used to refer to those noun forms that deal with vehicles.
- an acronym has been invented for "bitch," far after the term entered use: "Beautiful Intellectuals
That Cause Hard-ons."
Submitted by Yesha, OH, USA, Dec 24 1997.
noun
- an unpleasant female.
She is such a bitch!
She is such a biatch/biotch/biznitch/etc.
- a general (if derogatory) term to refer to females, often used in the plural. See also b.
Damn, there's some hot bitches at the bar tonight!
Who's that bitch over there?
- a weakling or coward. See also bitch out.
Why are you being such a bitch?
Submitted by Omar, Amityville, NY, Feb 11 2000.
- one's female significant other; GIRLFRIEND.
Is that your bitch?
Submitted by Laura, USA, Jun 19 2002.
- a well-meaning greeting, usually between men. Also bitch-face.
What's up, bitch?
What's up, bitch-face?
Submitted by Jen, PA, Feb 06 2000.
- friend, usually used between females. Often used in the possessive, as in "my bitch," as the example sentences show.
You're my bitch.
What's up, my bitches?
Bitches, get your ass over here and sing karaoke with me!
Submitted by M.R, Canada, Nov 28 1998.
- a general insult.
Do you want to fight, bitch?
- a person who complains frequently.
Stop being a bitch.
- a servant, subordinate, or inferior competitor. Often used in the possessive, as the example sentences show.
Speaker: Go make me a sandwich.
Response: I'm not your bitch!I made him my bitch on the basketball court.
You're my bitch.
Submitted by Anonymous, ND, Nov 15 1999.
- the pillion (passenger seat) of a motorcycle. Also, a term of derision among bikers when one must
"ride bitch" with another due to breakdown, unavailability of one's own bike, etc. Origin: according
to common practice, men usually drive motorcycles and women sit behind the men.
Babycakes rode bitch with Bugs all the way to L.A.
Submitted by J. Rogers, Birmingham, AL, USA, Apr 12 1998.
- the middle seat in the front or back of a vehicle. The term is used most frequently to
refer to the back, likely simply because most modern vehicles (especially cars) don't have a middle
seat in the front.
You've got to sit bitch.
Submitted by Emily Marcroft, UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA, Jan 13 1998.
- a U-turn. One usually "flips" a bitch. See flip a bitch.
Aw, man, you missed the turn - flip a bitch!
Submitted by Jason D., Costa Mesa, CA, USA, Oct 04 2002.
- a hassle, chore, or task one doesn't want to perform.
Doing my homework is such a bitch.
Submitted by John C., CA, USA, Jun 20 1999.
- one's unwilling sexual partner, usually referring to male-on-male rape. Usually used in the possessive, as in the example sentence.
I'm gonna make you my bitch!
Submitted by Anonymous, ND, Nov 15 1999.
verb
- to complain. Also bitch and moan. Implies that the person who is "bitching" does this constantly
or is overreacting.
Oh, he's just bitching about his boss.
She's always bitching about people she hates.
Submitted by Anonymous, Apr 06 1998; Rhialto, England, Jun 06 1998; Alessandra, NJ, Feb 24 2003.
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- woman, women, female
- insults (list of)
- hello and other greetings
- to complain
- vehicles (related to)
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- boyfriend, girlfriend, boo, significant other
- driving (related to)
- to win
- to be defeated
- accomplishment
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biz 
noun
- business.
Slayer is my biz.
Submitted by Katie, IL, USA, Mar 12 2003.
adjective
- busy.
She must be biz today because I haven't seen her at all.
Submitted by Maurice J. Ornelas, Taunton/Fall River, MA, USA, Nov 21 2002.
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bizatch 
other
- alternate spelling/pronunciation of "bitch.
Submitted by Daniel, Jackson, GA, Oct 11 1998.
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biznatch 
other
- alternate spelling/pronunciation of "bitch.
Submitted by Emily, UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, Jan 22 1999.
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biznitch 
other
- alternate spelling/pronunciation of "bitch.
Submitted by Morkboy, MI, Dec 27 1998.
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bizo 
other
- alternate spelling/pronunciation of "bitch.
Submitted by Anonymous, Seattle, WA, Jan 08 1998.
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bizzo 
other
- alternate spelling/pronunciation of "bitch.
Submitted by Ana, Southfield, MI, Mar 17 1999.
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bloody 
adjective
- somewhat less offensive replacement for "fucking." Origin: the UK.
Oh bloody hell.
That bloody idiot.
Submitted by Andy, Maidenhead, England, Aug 21 1997.
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B.M. 
noun
- feces. Origin: acronym of "bowel movement."
I just laid a nasty B.M!
Submitted by Ben Brinckerhoff, IL, USA, Nov 24 1997.
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BOHICA 
expression
- acronym of "bend over here it comes again." A warning that one is about to be in a bad situation or one is
about to be taken advantage of. See take it in the ass.
Submitted by Jim S., CT, Jul 9 2007.
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booty call 
noun
- a last-minute or previously unplanned request to meet up with someone with the intention of having sex. Some
common characteristics of a booty call: the caller is intoxicated, the call occurs at night (often after bars have stopped
serving alcohol,) the callee is an acquaintance or an ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend. The "call" in "booty call" implies
a telephone call, but other methods of requesting a get-together (e.g. phone text messaging) are also valid. Abbreviated,
though rarely, BC.
He called me at 3 a.m. last night for a booty call.
He called me for a BC.
Submitted by Anonymous, Mar 09 2000; Laura, Dallas, TX, Feb 24 2002; T., Ypsilanti, MI, Feb 21 2002 ("BC").
- the actual meeting that occurs after a successful call has been made.
Damn I was tired at work today. Was up too late on a booty call.
Submitted by Scott A., NY, NY, Jul 19 2002.
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bousta 
adjective
- contraction of "about to." Also boutsta.
I'm bousta leave.
Submitted by Janelle Orange, Omaha, NE, USA, Dec 10 1997.
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Charlie Foxtrot 
noun
- US Army phonetics for "CF", an acronym of cluster fuck. Also CF.
Submitted by Clifford Phillips, Spokane, WA, USA, Jul 07 2007.
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cred 
noun
- credibility.
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- influence, talent, credibility, respect, and praise
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D.D. 
noun
- an extremely attractive person. Acronym of "definite doink."
That girl is a D.D.
Submitted by Chad K., Jan 29 1998.
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EAD 
other
- acronym of "eat a dick." A general insult.
Submitted by Suncat, USA, Nov 21 2002.
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F
finna 
adjective
- about to.
I'm finna go to the store.
Submitted by Janelle Orange, Omaha, NE, USA, Dec 10 1997.
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FOP 
noun
- an elderly person. Acronym of "fucking old person."
That FOP is driving too slow.
Submitted by Jeff Pardee, Rochester, NY, USA, Dec 30 2002.
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fork 
notes
- a replacement for the offensive term "fuck". Can be
used in the same fashion, as in
That sucked, I really got forked by them.
Submitted by Don Schmittdiel, Clinton Twp., MI, Jan 24 1998.
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frigging 
other
- a "polite" replacement for the word "fucking." This word is more acceptable in public, but everyone
knows what it "means," so it should still not be used in polite company. Also fricking.
Submitted by Kevin Henriksen, Cedar Rapids, IA, USA, Nov 29 2001.
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fubar 
adjective
- confused; MESSED UP. Origin: term is an acronym of "fucked up beyond all recognition."
That project is totally fubar.
Submitted by Wayne C., San Mateo, CA, USA, Feb 23 1998.
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GFYS 
other
- acronym of "go fuck yourself." An insult.
Submitted by Steven Tregilgas, Australia, Dec 08 2002.
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gonna 
other
- contraction for "going to."
We're gonna leave.
Submitted by Maurice J. Ornelas, Taunton/FallRiver, MA, USA, Nov 21 2002.
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GTFO 
interjection
- acronym of "get the fuck out." Used to indicate disbelief, usually by people who
won't swear. Also used sarcastically to mock those who use it seriously.
You flew to Hong Kong for $400? GTFO!
Submitted by Andrew Ratcliff, Cleveland, OH, Aug 01 1998.
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GTG 
other
- acronym of "got to go," used frequently online. Also G2G.
Sorry guys, I GTG!
Submitted by Claire, USA, Dec 16 2002.
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hundo 
number
- alternative pronunciation of "hundred."
I made two hundo at my job this weekend.
Submitted by Megan Rhode, Minneapolis, MN, USA, Dec 03 2002.
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idiotsyncrasy 
noun
- 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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ish 
other
- 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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jork 
adjective
- rude, crude, and "nerdy" at the
same time. Etymology: combination of "jerk" and "dork."
Why do I always have to ride with jork cab drivers?
Submitted by Paul St. Mark, Anjung-ri, Korea, Oct 25 1997.
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LMAO 
interjection
- acronym of "laughing my ass off." Used frequently in online chatting.
Submitted by Lamar Haslam, Buffalo, NY, Jun 7 2007.
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loc 
adjective
- displeasing; UNCOOL. Acronym of "lack of coolness."
I don't want to go to that loc dance tonight.
Submitted by Kayla, Raleigh, NC, USA, Dec 07 2002.
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LOL 
interjection
- acronym of "laugh out loud." Used frequently in online chatting.
LOL!!
Submitted by Crystal T., Michigan, USA, Mar 06 1998.
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ma'am 
noun
- shortening of "madam." Used to formally refer to a female.
Yes ma'am I did brush my teeth.
Submitted by Dona England, Jesup, GA, USA, Dec 23 2002.
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mezzed 
adjective
- "messed up."
This whole situation is mezzed.
Submitted by Maurice J. Ornelas, Taunton/Fall River, MA, USA, Nov 21 2002.
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MILF 
noun
- an attractive older woman. Acronym of "mom I'd like to fuck." Popularized by the movie American Pie.
See also yummy mummy.
Have you ever been to her house? Her mom's a total MILF!
Submitted by Bill, Wisconsin, USA, Nov 30 2001 and Stina, VA, USA, Dec 08 2002.
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mo fo 
noun
- good friend; BUDDY. Short for "mother fucker."
That's my mo fo over there.
Submitted by Chris Federowicz, Fairview, PA, USA, Feb 15 1998.
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nunya 
other
- contraction of "none of your business."
How much do I weigh? Nunya!
Submitted by Alexander Petrovinski, New Jersey, Jan 15 1998.
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OG 
noun
- acronym of "original gangsta."
He's an OG.
Submitted by Colin McGrew, OR, Feb 10 1998.
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PDPs 
noun
- acronym of "post-digestive particulates." That is, flatulence.
I'm gonna warn y'all up front, I ate too much egg-bean soup last night, so I'm fulla PDPs.
Submitted by John Smith, Phoenix, AZ, Jun 21 1997.
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phat 
adjective
- very good, excellent; COOL.
That's a phat bike.
- attractive. Note: an acronym, "pretty hot and tempting," has been invented for the word.
The acronym came after the original coining of the term.
Submitted by Jessica, VA, USA, Mar 10 1997; Chelle, CA, Aug 16 1997.
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PITA 
adjective
- acronym of "pain in the ass."
That girl is a real PITA.
Submitted by Heather Spradlin, Kimball, MI, USA, Jul 06 2007.
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PP 
noun
- acronym of "personal problem."
Let's not talk about that at work - it sounds like a PP to me.
Submitted by Jonique, New Orleans, LA, Jun 25 1997.
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prob 
adverb
- probably.
noun
- problem.
The wind can be a prob there, so if you don't secure the boat to the dock it will prob float away.
Submitted by Maurice J. Ornelas, Taunton/Fall River, MA, USA, Nov 21 2002.
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QT 
noun
- "cutie." Used in online chatting.
Submitted by Lamar Haslam, Buffalo, NY, Jun 7 2007.
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redic 
adjective
- shortening of ridiculous
That is 100% redic.
Submitted by Kandace, Indianapolis, IN, USA, Dec 20 2002.
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rep 
noun
- reputation.
I'm just trying to protect my rep.
- a knowledgeable and popular person who helps regulate street matters.
You've got to be a rep to know what's going on around here.
Submitted by Maurice J. Ornelas, Taunton/Fall River, MA, USA, Nov 21 2002.
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Salvy 
other
- The Salvation Army. (A charitable organization that collects donated clothes and housing
accessories and sells them to the general public for low cost.)
Submitted by Maurice J. Ornelas, Taunton/Fall River, MA, USA, Nov 21 2002.
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scur 
verb
- alternative pronunciation of "scare." Also scurred (scared,)
scurry (scary) etc.
Are you scurred?
Submitted by Hanna, MT, USA, Dec 14 2002 and Brandon Loughry, Dec 04 2002.
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sheesh 
interjection
- a non-offensive expletive. See shit for more information.
Sheesh, don't freak out!
Submitted by Emily Marcroft, UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA, Jan 13 1998.
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shintock 
interjection
- an expression of disbelief or surprise. See shit for more information.
No shintock!
Submitted by Brian Ulrich, Mt. Pleasant, PA, USA, Jan 16 1998.
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shite 
notes
- British pronunciation of shit. Used playfully in America.
That Pinto is shite!
Submitted by Emily Marcroft, UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA, Jan 13 1998.
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shiznit 
adjective
- used instead of shit. Possibly considered acceptable to a larger audience
as it isn't quite a swear word.
Submitted by Charlie Way, SC, USA, Sep 21 1997.
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shizzle 
other
- replacement for the word "sure." Usually used in phrases containing "for shizzle," as in, "for sure."
Submitted by David, CA, USA, Jan 01 2003.
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sho'nuff 
other
- shortened for of "sure enough." In other words, "yes" or "definitely."
Submitted by Carolyn, State College, PA, USA, Nov 25 2002.
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sitch 
noun
- a bad or displeasing situation. Submitter Dan Miller speculates that it may be a contraction of "situation" and "bitchy."
I got fired from my job yesterday. What a sitch!
Submitted by Dan Miller, The Hague, Netherlands, Nov 20 2002.
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smeg 
noun
- something undesirable. May be used to refer to people, or unidentifiable or gross substances.
Etymology: from the word smegma.
You have smeg on you.
Submitted by Sweet Torture, Golgotha, Nov 21 1997.
interjection
- a pseudo swear word. Possibly popularized by the British TV comedy series "Red Dwarf."
Word is rumored to have been created to get past the censors.
What the smeg is going on?
Submitted by Emily Marcroft, UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA, Jan 13 1998.
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snafu 
adjective
- messed up as usual. Origin: term is an acronym of "situation normal, all fucked up."
Well, that's typical, they're just snafu!
Submitted by Wayne C., San Mateo, CA, USA, Feb 23 1998.
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snap 
verb
- to masturbate.
Submitted by Scott McNabney, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada, Nov 06 1997.
interjection
- an exclamation of surprise or disappointment; DAMN, DARN, SHIT.
Snap! I forgot my homework!
Submitted by Matt McNier, Colorado Springs, CO, USA, Oct 23 1997.
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SOL 
adjective
- Acronym of "shit out of luck".
Submitted by A.R.B., Green Bay, WI, USA, Apr 26 1998.
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street cred 
noun
- credibility "on the streets."
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tango yankee 
interjection
- thank you. Etymology: "tango" is radio dispatcher code for the letter T, and "yankee"
is radio dispatcher code for the letter "Y."
Tango yankee, man!
Submitted by Pamela Pauwels, Rapid City, SD, USA, Dec 03 2002.
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THO 
noun
- acronym of "titty hard-on." That is - erect nipples.
Do you have a THO?
Submitted by Jessica, OH, Feb 13 1998.
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wep 
noun
- weapon.
You're going to need a wep if you want to fight that little punk.
Submitted by Maurice J. Ornelas, Taunton/Fall River, MA, USA, Nov 21 2002.
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wit 
other
- with.
Submitted by Maurice J. Ornelas, Taunton/Fall River, MA, USA, Nov 21 2002.
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wut 
other
- what.
Submitted by Maurice J. Ornelas, Taunton/Fall River, MA, USA, Nov 21 2002.
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y'all 
noun
- contraction of "you all." Standard American English doesn't have a 2nd person plural personal pronoun,
so "y'all" is sometimes used to fill this gap. The term's use is mostly geographically limited to the Southern
and Midwestern United States, as well as rural communities in other areas of the country. Sometimes prefixed
with "all" even though it's redundant.
Y'all need to stop that.
All y'all need to stop that.
What are y'all doing tonight?
Submitted by Kelso, Beaverton, OR, USA, Oct 08 2001.