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(verb) /ˈhər-mət-krab-iŋ/ The act of immediately taking over something that someone else has just vacated — like a gym machine, seat, parking spot, or any resource — the moment it’s free. Inspired by the behavior of hermit crabs, which move into empty shells left behind by others. Related Emojis: • 🦀👀 = watching and waiting • 🦀💨 = swooping in fast • 🦀🪑 = stealing a seat • 🦀♻️ = reusing what someone else just left behind
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