To give something to someone just long enough for them to figure out how to use it.

Then take it back with no warning or remorse.
The term 'Indian Giver' being both dated and politically incorrect shall now be replaced with, "Pulling a Leno"
by Team Conan January 17, 2010
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1. Setting the bar very low
2. A large bet resulting in failure
"Even though she graduated with honors from Yale, Sally pulled a Leno by working the pole at Billy's Topless"

"Frankie really pulled a Leno when he bet on '3-Legged Horse', 'That's Not a Horse it's a Cow' and 'My Horse is Dead' for the Trifecta"
by Mr. Tomacco Head November 11, 2009
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- verb (infinitive)

1) to steal something that you originally gave up from the person to which you gave it, usually in a clandestine and unjust manner (refers to the 2010 "Tonight Show" controversy).

2) to come out of retirement when in reality, no one wants you back See also: "to pull a Brett Farve"
"Definition 1" Example:

Joey quit the baseball team and was replaced by Brandon. However, Joey snuck drugs into Brandon's locker, got Brandon kicked off, and regained his spot on the team. Joey just had to pull a Jay Leno on us.

"Definition 2" Example:

Our bitch of a computer keyboarding teacher had to pull a Jay Leno when she retired in 2009 and came back in 2010 when she realized that she had nothing better to do in life.
by Spoofsmanship April 20, 2010
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Giving a chance to someone but later taking it back just because.
Guy #1: yo do you think I can be the president of the club next year?
Guy #2: fo sho brah
Guy #1: cool!

-1 Month Later-

Guy #2: I want my spot back biatch
Guy #1: You just pulled a Jay Leno -_-
by Alapongtai January 20, 2010
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Using your chin to penetrate a women's vagina while eskimo kissing her butthole and telling poorly written jokes as she rides on top in 69.
You: "What's up with airline food?"
Her: "Oh yeah, daddy!"

I told that girl last night my name was Jay, I am totally Pulling a Leno on her later!
by DaddyUnicorn October 2, 2020
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