She claims that she is related to the author. / The company claims that it is not responsible for the pollution in the river. / The government's claim that it would reduce taxes proved false.
by Diogo Tinoco June 12, 2007
The teaching that our thoughts control out reality. Similar to the power of positive thinking. The idea is what you think or believe will happen is ultimately what controls what will happen. If you think negative thoughts, you will get negative results. But if you think positive thoughts or just have “enough faith,” then you can have positive results.
Sometimes associated with religion, ie: "I claim it in the name of jesus"
Sometimes associated with religion, ie: "I claim it in the name of jesus"
by Venuszombae April 22, 2019
by mirkin July 10, 2003
To claim something. Can be used to claim almost anything and is a sign of boasting. Claiming is used to show ownership or success. Often use by another person to ridicule the first person's ego.
Person 1: I scored a hat trick in soccer.
Person 2: Claim.
Ah, claim. I invented the Twinkie.
That bitch is mine; claim.
Person 1: I got 22/25 on an essay.
Person 2: Claim.
Person 2: Claim.
Ah, claim. I invented the Twinkie.
That bitch is mine; claim.
Person 1: I got 22/25 on an essay.
Person 2: Claim.
by Hamish M July 2, 2007
In the broadest context, it signifies a person's affiliation to a street gang. It is a dialect used primarily in California.
Hey, "homes," what set you from? Naw, essay, I don't claim. Or in the alternative, I am from the 310, straight dat foo!
by affiliation January 29, 2014
by styleZ. November 12, 2003