To fail, specifically when victory is guaranteed on one's present course. To change one's actions when they were achieving the desired result.
by Truuf October 17, 2013
The current minority leader of the US House of Representatives. AKA Mr. No. Any concept promoted by the opposition party, regardless of potential merit, is consistently deemed by Boehner as a non-starter. Regardless of the initiative, Boehner's alternate solution is always "tax cut". His apparent contributions regarding any useful initiatives within government are obscure or non-existent to date. Unless taking up space, breathing, and saying "no" qualify as a useful contributions...he may be at least holding his own.
Hey John Boehner!!!! That poor bastard next to you is choking to death! Can't you give him some help! Sure! I'll give him a tax cut!
by Ishke February 19, 2009
A public moment interrupted by crying, as is often done by Speaker of the House, John Boehner of Ohio.
Charles Woodson of the Green Bay Packers had a "boehner moment" while addressing his team during halftime at the Super Bowl.
by Mr Puttle February 7, 2011
Sobbing in public at the drop of a hat. Derived from
House Majority leader John Boehner's frequent public
sobbing jags.
House Majority leader John Boehner's frequent public
sobbing jags.
by I.M.Salmon January 13, 2011
A term used for an aging man over 50, that may be going through a mid-life crises and spends way too much time in a tanning bed. This look is supported by the current Speaker of the House Jon Boehner, Republican, representing the State of Ohio.
Bill's mid-life crises has gotten way out of hand. First he bought that Corvette, and now he is rockin the Boehner tan.
by THE MADDGAME April 13, 2011
(updated definition) After the2010 Election, Republicans took control of the U.S. House of Representitives.
They then voted to elect John Boehner of Ohio as Speaker of the House for the 112th Congress.
It seems that the G.O.P. plans to undo all the progress made during the 111th Congress!
They then voted to elect John Boehner of Ohio as Speaker of the House for the 112th Congress.
It seems that the G.O.P. plans to undo all the progress made during the 111th Congress!
John Boehner may well be the worst choice for Speaker of the House since Newt Gingrich! His first priority is to repeal the Healthcare Reform passed in 2009!
by Charles_U_Farley January 15, 2011
This is how the kids are saying "grasping at straws". This is derived from House Minority Leader John Bohner making ridiculous claims to stop health care reform from passing, including the spreading of a forged document said to be leaked by Democrats.
by Plateau14 March 21, 2010