ghost up

1. To chalk up your entire hand(s) before attempting gymnastics.. or more commonly, a game of billiards.

I've gotta ghost up for this pool game.
It's a new year.

ghost up by Black Thunda May 30, 2011

ghost pick-up 

When someone lets their pet poop in someone else's yard/area and acts like they are going to pick up poop, but doesn't.

That man did a ghost pick-up after his dog took a crap in my yard.

ghost pick-up by booger stealer April 6, 2017

ghost pick up 

When someone acts like their going to pick up their dogs poop, but leaves it in someone else's yard.

I hate my neighbor! Every time that dog poops in my yard she does a ghost pick up!

ghost pick up by ghostpickupman April 6, 2017

give up the ghost 

Verb: to die in a submissive, peaceful fashion; or to die quickly, with finality, often brutally.

The freight-train barreling towards him, his foot still stuck, no time, he decided to give up the ghost.

give up the ghost by xmadmardiganx December 1, 2005

give up the ghost 

To stop trying to do something because you aren't getting what you want for your efforts

I wanted to get back with my ex but now I'm 'bout to give up the ghost.

give up the ghost by OneHotTamale25 September 25, 2011

gave up the ghost 

died; surrendered to death

And Jesus, having again cried with a loud voice, gave up the ghost.

King James Bible

gave up the ghost by chevmolet July 4, 2016

give up the ghost 

to die, but can be used in reference to inanimate objects, ie, to stop working. In the case of subject matter, it means to reveal a secret, punchline, or conclusion.

Micah's birthday party is to be a surprise, but Brian might give up the ghost.

give up the ghost by Brian McManus June 11, 2006