The root of the word is "sign", as in pronouncing or interpreting "signs" of the future or important spiritual symbols. This must be related to African or Afro-American religious and spiritual practices involving the serious disucssion of divine signs and their meanings.
In a more general sense, if someone is said to be "signifyin"", it may mean that they are taking themselves to seriously by holding forth on deep portentious subjects in a self-important manner.
One might be describing pretentious intellectualizing or over-bearing preaching about matters which should make us humble by their mystery.
In a more general sense, if someone is said to be "signifyin"", it may mean that they are taking themselves to seriously by holding forth on deep portentious subjects in a self-important manner.
One might be describing pretentious intellectualizing or over-bearing preaching about matters which should make us humble by their mystery.
When asked to sign a timesheet at work, the manager said, "Sure.. in Heberew or English ?"
On which a passing co-worker commented, "There he goes signifyin' again."
Since I happen to be Jewish, I know exactly what he meant.
On which a passing co-worker commented, "There he goes signifyin' again."
Since I happen to be Jewish, I know exactly what he meant.
by Jane September 5, 2003
Get the signifyin'mug. by Jane March 2, 2004
Get the twankmug. by Jane November 13, 2003
Get the DUImug. it's an emotion that has a power over you to make you desperately sad or overly happy... it will be how you want it to be
by jane May 13, 2005
Get the lovemug. by jane February 18, 2005
Get the closey mcclosersonmug. synonymous with "coolest person in the world". The Janosaur never loses, especially to Zacharus who only things he is greater.
The Janosaur annhilated her many foes, especially the weakling zacharus, with only a slight regret since Zacharus had once made damn good spaghetti sauce.
by Jane December 6, 2004
Get the Janosaurmug. 