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thorbjorning 

The verb thorbjorning means to give someone their reward before they have accomplished what they set out to do. The verb was originally coined by New York Times columnist Yoni Brenner in 2009, when Thorbjørn Jagland, a Norwegian politician and chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, awarded the Nobel Peace Prize to Barack Obama for his good intentions rather than any actual accomplishments. The deadline for nominations for the prize was only 11 days after Obama was sworn in as President. Thorbjørn Jagland was ridiculed for his decision and described as a fool by politicians like Alexander Downer and much of the world press, and the award as an embarassment to Obama. In the past Jagland was also often ridiculed in Norway for his statements and actions, including his ultimatum that his cabinet would resign if his party received less than 36.9% of the popular vote in 1997, which it subsequently did, and quotes like "We will come again, yes, we are here already", "We put the foot down and stand on it" and "I usually don't look backwards, nor do i look forward".
He's thorbjorning, he gave her an award before she had accomplished anything.
thorbjorning by Faller F December 5, 2009

thorbjorning 

The verb thorbjorning means to give someone their reward before they have accomplished what they set out to do. The verb was originally coined by New York Times columnist Yoni Brenner in 2009, when Thorbjørn Jagland, a Norwegian politician and chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, awarded the Nobel Peace Prize to Barack Obama for his good intentions rather than any actual accomplishments. The deadline for nominations for the prize was only 11 days after Obama was sworn in as President. Thorbjørn Jagland was ridiculed for his decision and described as a fool by politicians like Alexander Downer and much of the world press, and the award as an embarassment to Obama. In the past Jagland was also often ridiculed in Norway for his statements and actions, including his ultimatum that his cabinet would resign if his party received less than 36.9% of the popular vote in 1997, which it subsequently did, and quotes like "We will come again, yes, we are here already", "We put the foot down and stand on it" and "I usually don't look backwards, nor do i look forward".
He's thorbjorning, he gave her an award before she had accomplished anything.
thorbjorning by Faller FF December 5, 2009

Thorburn 

The planet's most pure and strong race. Sort of like the new age Nazi's... without the Holocaust.
man: Who's Arthur Thorburn
man 2: What the hell is wrong with you?
man: Fuck my life...
Thorburn by Arty-Party April 19, 2008

Törbjorn 

A really small swedish cancerous dwarf. He builds turrets and gets play of the fricking game when he's dead!
Törbjorn, please die.
Törbjorn by ProHanzo April 20, 2017

Thorbjørn 

The Thorbjørn is a mythical creature only seen on the third floor. It enjoys milk and water, and can not stand citrus fruits.
Ohhh look. It's a Thorbjørn. I didn't know those existed.
Thorbjørn by Cofeedrinker2000 December 17, 2014

thornbjorn

A well meaning gesture that completely screws the recipient, and diminishes the honor being awarded.

Named after Thornbjorn Jagland, head of the Nobel committee
The Nobel committee completely thornbjorned Obama up.
thornbjorn by danibren October 11, 2009