A slang term suggesting a person is involved in or attached to a situation whereby options or opportunities are limited.
Peter keeps telling everyone he is planning on leaving Michelle, but we all know he's not going anywhere. He's too anchored down with all of those kids they have together.
In business a tactic used by a company threatened with an unwelcome takeover bid to make itself unattractive to the bidder.
A similar method is used in a social setting when one person attempts to deflect or show a lack of interest expressed by another by making his or herself appear socially unattractive or unobtainable.
Once Anthony learned that Kathy was interested in him, he promptly dropped a poison pill by letting it be known he had recently began dating Shelia.
To go back on one's word or actions. To break a promise or change one's mind, usually with little or no prior notice. To renege.
I called to confirm with Cheryl if we were still on for our lunch date, but she decided to backstep on me after I made the reservations.
The male equivalent to a Shadow Girl. (Refer to definition under "Shadow Girl").
Shadow Boy: Refer to example under Shadow Girl.
To reference one's urban or inner city background, lifestyle and culture. To be street savvy. The ability to adapt, sustain and survive life on the streets or within a specific community.
Can also be defined as the abrupt changing of one's attitude, demeanor or temperament.
Tiffany is generally a very sweet, easy-going, even-tempered girl who pretty much stays to herself. That all changed the other day when Sandra made the mistake of trying to bully her. I was amazed how quick Tiffany came off the corner and stood up to Sandra in a way that she soon won't forget.
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Interchangeable slang term for COVID-19 or Coronavirus.
(Term originates from U. S. President Donald J. Trump claiming the COVID-19 pandemic was/is a hoax and non-existent).
For the past few days I haven't been feeling very well since attending that party last weekend. Fever, cough, shortness of breath among other things. I'm going to the hospital. I think I might have come down with The Hoax.
A man who provides financial support to another person, usually a female, in exchange for social and/or sexual favors. Another slang term for Sugar Daddy.
Crystal enjoys showing off the latest fashion items added to her wardrobe courtesy of her new Sweet Daddy.
