hump day

The middle of a work week (Wednesday); used in the context of climbing a proverbial hill to get through a tough week.

After hump day, the weekend gets closer.

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kegger

A party at which a keg of beer is present.

I here there's going to be a kegger at Jack's house tonight.

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kidney punch

The act of striking a person in the area of the kidney. Can cause severe internal bleeding, resulting in the incapacitation of the injured person and sometimes death.

Jon received a kidney punch during the brawl.

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superbowl snafu

The event during the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show in which Justin Timberlake removed the right side of Janet Jackson's top, revealing her breast.

CBS apologized for Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake's Superbowl Snafu.

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antiwar protestor

A person who expresses opposition to an act of war.

The antiwar protester stood outside the building, sign in hand, ready to convey opposition to the impending war.

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tight

Original use: the mood or spirit between members of a music group who are having a particularly excellent performance.

Modern use: describes something particularly enjoyable or awesome.

We rocked that place out, everything was funky and our band was tight, man. We were all feelin' it.

That movie was tight. I loved it.

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can of worms

A tricky situation which requires much effort to resolve.

My girlfriend caught me kissing another woman, so I think I opened up a can of worms on that one.

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