Definition

A piece of writing that is TBE (to be edited) needs to be revised before publication. For example, a draft of a magazine article may need TBE before it goes to layout. Or, a grad student's thesis may need TBE before final submission.

Origin

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To catastrophically rush through something important by skipping crucial steps and going straight to a disappointing conclusion. Named after the legendarily botched final season of Game of Thrones, where years of character development were yeeted out the window faster than you can say 'Daenerys who?' Use this when someone speed-runs their way to ruining something that had potential.

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rolling on the floor while laughing my ass off

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drope

A mashup of 'dro' (high-quality marijuana) and 'dope' to describe something exceedingly awesome or cool. It's what happens when stoner vocabulary meets genuine enthusiasm for excellence.

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tfic

Tongue Firmly In Cheek

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yo ass

A colorful, emphatic way of saying 'you' or 'yourself' that adds flair and urgency to any command or statement. This grammatical construction transforms boring directives into memorable declarations that cannot be ignored.

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Adam Smith Pimp Hand

Your ability to control your ho(s) through a proxy that cannot be traced back to you. Or using a third party to control your pimpin business. As always, a pimp hand can be strong or weak. It is preferable to keep your pimp hand strong, even if you are not directly involved.

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