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The term is widely used in leagues like theNFL,NHL, andNBA, and it's a big part of roster management, especially during long, grueling seasons when injuries are common. Depending on the league's rules, a player on IR may be eligible to return after a set number of games or be out for the entire season.

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dagrak

A person whose living space has become a menagerie of chaos, where unexpected creatures and objects have taken up permanent residence. Think of that friend whose apartment always seems to harbor surprise guests—whether they're cats, questionable roommates, or actual livestock. The term captures that special brand of domestic disorder where you're never quite sure what you'll find in the bathroom.

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btsoom

Beats The s**t Out Of Me

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YSW

Someone who sends you YSW (yeah sure whatever) disagrees with you or does not care about the topic you're discussing. While the first two words of this acronym sound quite positive, that final "whatever" lends it its distinctive dismissive connotation.

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ttytt

to tell you the truth

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Neck'd

The art of MacGyver-ing a solution using whatever random materials you have lying around, resulting in fixes that are equal parts ingenious and sketchy. It's the mechanical equivalent of using duct tape to solve problems that probably require actual replacement parts.

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Sugar Cookie

A SUGAR COOKIE IS A COOKIE!!!! It's not anything to do with butts or the beach. It's a freaking cookie!

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