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Definitions by The Amalamps

Playing the numbers

A predecessor to state-run lotteries in the 1960s and '70s that thrived in poor neighborhoods.

The number was determined on a given day, by taking the second and third digits from the total amount of money in bank clearances from a predetermined bank, and the third digit in the Federal Reserve Bank's credit balance. On a day when the bank clearings were $589 million and the Fed's credit balance $116 million, the "89" from the first amount was combined with the "6" of the second to establish the day's winning number, 896.
Say, man You going to be playing the numbers today? Give me a nickel on 821. Make sure you combinate me.

something slight

equivalent to 'kind of' or 'sort of' or 'no big deal'. A way of agreement that conveys a sense of cool or detachment.
Person one: dang homie, you got your waves on swim.

Person two: Yea, something slight...
something slight by The Amalamps October 16, 2010

The Owen Scale 

The rating scale used by Duke University Alumna Karen Owen to rate the quality of her sexual partner/experience. The ten-point scale consists of eight areas of analysis: Physical Attractiveness, Size, Talent, Aggressiveness, Entertainment, Athletic Ability, and Bonus.
You should definitely hook up with Shane. We went back to his place last Tuesday and he's definitely a 12/10 on the owen scale!
The Owen Scale by The Amalamps October 8, 2010

Nate Clements-ed 

The unfortunate circumstance of a defensive player who is carrying the football carelessly en-route to a touchdown after a turnover and an opposing player comes from behind and punches the ball out.
On 10/3/2010 49ers d-back Nate Clements intercepted a pass at mid field in a game against the Falcons with little time left on the clock and a lead. Had he run out of bounds, his team would have easily gone on to win their first game of the season. Nate Clements instead chose to return the interception and while waiting for blocks to set up, was chased down by Roddy White and Nate Clements-ed. The falcons would go on to win on a field goal.
Nate Clements-ed by The Amalamps October 6, 2010

Alligator Souffle 

a real pimp way of saying everything is lovely.
How's things going for you, bruh. Can't complain...far as I can see everything is alligator souffle!

I'm not a trader, but if what you got is greater I'll trade
but maybe later cuz my waiter made potato -n- alligator souflee--I got it made. ~Special Ed

I guess I'm like the Black Marshall meets Jay
Meet Ye' alligator souffle, had it made
Special Ed got head from a girl in special ed
Ya know the pretty ones in that dumb class--
But she got that dumb ass ~kanye west
Alligator Souffle by The Amalamps September 20, 2010

Beforemath 

The time leading up to a catasrophic event.
The beforemath of the BP oil spill gave us many clues that this disaster was eminent.
Beforemath by The Amalamps June 23, 2010
Bleeding profusely, esp. after taking a beatdown on public transportation. Note, it may also necessitate bringing the amberlamps.
Person 1 (after video taping person 2's beatdown): We can press charges bro, I got it on video tape! Ohhhh you leakin! He leakin. You OK?

Person 2 (after receiving third party beatdown): Nah. Bring da amberlamps.
Leakin by The Amalamps February 19, 2010