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Left-reading

Interpretations of media that makes excuses for sexist/anti-lgbtq/racist themes by giving undue credit and nuance to authorial intent; especially as a way to give a pass to offensive writing in movies/books/etc you might enjoy.
"Zelda isn't actually a damsel in distress because she helps in defeating the final boss"

"No, that's just a left-reading of her role. She still has to wait around for Link to save her very frequently."

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"The left-readings of Rey's role in Star Wars Episode 8 are too forgiving, considering she spends so much of the film trying to 'fix' men. "
by smeefus August 27, 2019
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Left Side Hug

Putting your chin on the left shoulder of someone you´re currently hugging is a clear indicator for the fact that you want to bang that person right then and there.
Yeah, she didn´t get the hints, so I gave her a left side hug and we went at it on the spot!
by Iwantalekstocuminsideme January 4, 2018
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Left wrist rose tattoo

A tattoo common in the homosexual community representing, pride, openness and acceptance
Oh Justin has one of those left wrist rose tattoos

I guess he is gay now aswell
by HomosexualsUK September 19, 2017
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The banana has left the peel

Used to describe the moment in which one dissociates. Like when you feel you are no longer in your body.
Friend: there's a theory suggesting that it's equally if not more probable that our universe is a computer simulation as compared to the idea of an intelligent creator.

Me: The banana has left the peel.
by Surreal_wanderer September 22, 2017
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Check the Left

(phrase) To look at the left hand of a person of interest or a person seemingly interested in you to assess if a wedding/engagement ring is present for information gathering. Hopefully this information will influence a person's decision, but in the situation it doesn't at least one has an idea what they are getting into.
A, "Dude she's super hot, why don't you go for it?"
B, "Bro, check the left, that rock is huge."
A, "So, she totally wants to take you home!!!"
B, "Tonight I think I'm gonna do the right thing and say no."
B, "btw, I've been down that road and it blows goat nuts."
by aAWwjoirewjnfoirwaaAtotheJ September 23, 2017
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Austin left

1. Making a left across oncoming traffic as soon as the light turns green. 2. Being more liberal than other people in Austin.
There was a lot of traffic and I was in a hurry, so I made an Austin left, terrifying my passengers.
by eatxgentrifier September 24, 2017
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Left But cheek

One who acts like a butt cheek. Someone who is being annoying, thinks their funny or cool. Usual names begin with G and Z
My girlfriend Gillian is acting like a left but cheek
by Tactical ocelot September 24, 2017
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