U is for Urban Dictionary

The Urban Dictionary is a web-based dictionary of slang words/phrases and street lingo. The entries are posted and defined by readers so there are some off-color entries. If you can stand it, however, some of the words and definitions are laugh-out-loud funny.

According to Urban Dictionary, the site has almost 5 million words listed. Some of the entries are 'new' definitions of everyday words; words that commonly mean one thing but have evolved to mean something entirely different in 'today's' language. Other entries are made-up words and phrases.

Recent favorites:

Afterclap: The person who keeps clapping after all applause has stopped. Usually an overly enthusiastic parent attending his/her child's theatre performance, dance recital, or ball game.
Example - Even though Joe is a lousy soccer player, his dad is always good for a loud afterclap.

Dungeon Tan: The complexion of a video game addict who never goes outside.
Example -  We haven't seen Earl in days. He must be in the basement playing Xbox and working on his dungeon tan.

Fauxpology: An insincere apology. When an apology is due but instead the person shifts blame or uses twisted logic to divert responsibility.
Example - When Betty opened the discussion with "I know you thought I said..." I turned away because I knew she was offering another lame fauxpology. 

Go primitive: Instead of typing or texting a detailed message, you suggest a phone call.
Example - I've got loads to tell you. Let's go primitive tomorrow, I'll call you at 5. 

Premature exasperation: Getting upset about something before learning the details.

Example: When my boyfriend found out I was in a car wreck, his premature exasperation kicked in. Nobody was hurt and none of the cars were damaged.

Okay, I've spent way more time on Urban Dictionary than I intended to. Check it out for yourself, if you dare.

Do you have any favorite 'modern' words or phrases to share?

source: Urban Dictionary