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monthly tugboat

(euphemism, rare, internet slang) A Social Security Disability Insurance payment.

ˈmʌnθli ˈtʌɡˌboʊtDocumented since 2000s2000sGen Z146 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 26, 2026

(euphemism, rare, internet slang) A Social Security Disability Insurance payment.

Origin: Coined by Christine Weston Chandler circa 2007 in contrast to the phrase "our ship has come in", representing a smaller reliable payment in contrast to a large windfall. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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