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See all(US, slang) A criminal charge or accusation considered unfair, false, or without merit, especially by the accused.
(internet slang) Content intended to bring joy to others.
(slang) uncommonly good, wonderful, awesome.
(Internet slang) Someone who holds an unpopular opinion.
(slang, idiomatic) All over the place; everywhere.
(slang) An athlete or fan of Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama.
(slang, sometimes humorous) Used to tell someone to calm down or stop doing something unexpected, shocking, or inappropriate.
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