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v. to react
commonly used to bridge descriptions of a scenario and the evoked reaction. Uniquely applied to precede: 1. non-verbal description, 2. dramatization, or 3. extreme use of slang. Reserved for casual peer-peer discussion. Misuse in official or formal setting is suggestive of poor education or lower intelligence. "he threw his dirty clothes at me" and I was like:
1. (non-verbal demonstrative) ex: speaker plugs nose, or expresses look of shock.. 2. "there is no way in hell I'm doing your laundry Mister!" 3. "nu-uh.. no you ditin... uh-ah" or "she's a proper girl she's always got to be like: 1. (non-verbal demonstrative) ex: speaker tilts head back and to side slightly closing eyes 2. "we can't break a rule we'd go to hell" 3. "little miss priss" "somethin something" Common misuse: addressing a police officer, judge, or doctor. "you could hear his car pull up and then it'd be like: 1. (non-verbal demonstrative) speaker punches fist 2. "a war was going on inside" 3. "time to cut out" |
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