Urban Dictionary entry
/ˈɜːrbən dɪkʃəˌnɛri ˈɛntri/
CommonA crowdsourced definition on Urban Dictionary, often humorous, crude, or weirdly specific.
Can be used literally (pointing to the site) or as a tone descriptor. Saying something 'reads like an Urban Dictionary entry' means it's funny, chaotic, possibly offensive, and probably not a reliable source.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | the Urban Dictionary entry for this word is just someone's heartbreak journal | Whoever wrote the entry was clearly processing a breakup, not defining slang. | x, 2023 |
| 02 | this policy document reads like an Urban Dictionary entry written at 2am | The document is chaotic, informal, and probably not written by someone with authority. | reddit, 2024 |
| 03 | i looked it up and the Urban Dictionary entry has 40k upvotes so it's basically canon | The community-voted definition is widely accepted even if unofficial. | reddit, 2023 |
| 04 | why does my name have an Urban Dictionary entry that's just mean | Someone submitted a definition for their name that was unflattering. | tiktok, 2023 |
Use it when
- Pointing to Urban Dictionary as a source for slang meaning.
- Mocking writing that is overly specific, dramatic, or clearly personal.
- Describing something chaotic in how it reads.
- Referencing the site when explaining a term to someone unfamiliar.
Do not use it when
- You need a credible source. Urban Dictionary is not peer-reviewed.
- You want a neutral dictionary definition.Use “Merriam-Webster” instead.
Urban Dictionary entry vs Know Your Meme
Urban Dictionary entry
Urban Dictionary entries are crowdsourced definitions of words and phrases, often personal or comedic.
VS
know-your-meme
Know Your Meme documents meme origins and spread with more structured editorial review.
Origin and context
Urban Dictionary launched in 1999 as a parody of Dictionary.com, allowing anyone to submit definitions. By the 2000s it became a primary reference for internet slang documentation.
- First seen
- 1999
- Confidence
- high
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