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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.
by The Amalamps October 17, 2010
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iJacked

When your e-communication efforts (text/emails/status updates) are thwarted by the auto correct feature on the iPhone, distorting your intended meaning.
person one writing on friends wall: don't forget we have to be at inventory at 7. would you like a ride?

Friend: yeah, thanks for offering. Thanks for the reminder, too. My member doesn't work so well these days. Old Age!

Person one: there's a pill for that:

Friend: Oh damn, my post was iJacked.

Husband: Babe i don't feel like cooking tonight can you bring home some human beef from golden china.

Wife: ewwww

Husband: oh no! HUNAN...i've been iJacked
by The Amalamps February 23, 2011
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combinate

Old school street slang back when cats used to play the numbers in NYC particularly Harlem. It ensured that if any permutation of the number that you selected hit, you would be a winner.
Combinate me, daddy:

8, 2, 1. You got me? 8, 1, 2; 1, 8, 2; 1, 2, 8; 2, 8, 1. I git 'em all?

from
"MALCOLM X"
Screenplay by
Arnold Perl, Spike Lee
by The Amalamps October 17, 2010
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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.
by The Amalamps June 23, 2010
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Math

You know the happenings, homies just yappin' and
Hand shakin', laughin', and exchangin' all they math again
You usually lose touch when you travelin'... -AZ Never Change

At my man's wake, she said the eulogy
After that I usually, bumped into her shoppin for jewerly
Her bodyguard screwin me, I gave her my math
Ain't nothin new to me, blowin backs out, six-pack Stout's
Nas I Am
by The Amalamps March 13, 2014
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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.
by The Amalamps October 6, 2010
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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!
by The Amalamps October 8, 2010
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