Urban Dictionary: circling the drain

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2.	circling the drain
	buy circling the drain mugs, tshirts and magnets adj. still alive, but about to kick the bucket, buy the farm, meet your maker, etc. Grandpa was circling the drain for years, and finally bought the farm, leaving a large estate. by fizzle Apr 10, 2004 share this
1.	circling the drain
	buy circling the drain mugs, tshirts and magnets Term used in medical circles to describe a patient for whom death is impending and yet continues to cling to life "Mrs. Robinson in room 203 has been circling the drain all week.. damn man, we really need the room!" by Mister Defino Dec 11, 2004 share this