Definition

Acrylic nails, especially long, decorative ones that grab attention (and probably snag on things). A slang term from nail culture that's become more mainstream.

Example Usage

I just got my grabbers done at the salon—they're almond-shaped and absolutely stunning.

Source: Urban Dictionary

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A tough-love command to stop whining and handle your responsibilities like an adult, essentially telling someone to metaphorically grow an extra pair and face reality. It's the rugged individualist's version of 'get your life together,' with added Western frontier machismo.

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Hobo railroad terminology for when a freight train pulls onto a side track to let another train pass, or alternatively, a darkly euphemistic term for when a train hopper meets a fatal end while riding the rails.

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ultra-getto

Something that is extremely rundown, neglected, or ghetto in the most extreme way possible—when regular getto just doesn't capture the depths of the degradation.

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