hipster's definitions

damage control

an attempt made to correct or rectify a situation that went wrong

we gotta be prepared to do some serious damage control if the press hears about this!

by hipster July 2, 2004

hook up

1) to get together with someone with the intention of dating or having sexual relations with them.

2) to meet up with someone to hang out.

3) to "hook someone up" means to provide that person with some kind of item or service, often of an illegal nature.

1) "I hooked up with my girlfriend when she used to live next door to me."

2) "We'll hook up with you guys later at Cassidy's."

3) "Hook me up with an Alpine sometime if you can."

by hipster May 1, 2006

kick

1. a habit or tendency

2. to break or cease said habit or tendency

3. a noticeable effect

1. "I've been on this stogie kick ever since I discovered scotch whiskey!"

2. "Kicking the smoking habit would be a lot easier if it wasn't for these damn nic fits!"

3. "I gotta say...these jalapeno-covered tabasco-doused enchiladas sure have a kick to them!"

by Hipster July 7, 2006

gotcha

a reply of acknowledgement, a verbal abbreviation of "I got you", which is derived from "I got what you're saying".

me: "I'm staying in tonight."
her: "why? you not feeling well?"
me: "nope. I'm cuffed."
her: "gotcha. oh well don't worry about it. I got cash. I'll be there in 5, see you soon."
me: "sweet."

by hipster January 18, 2005

on the cheap

describing something thats done inexpensively or on a tight budget

when we went on vacation in Europe a few years ago, we did it on the cheap, staying in hostels and biking around wearing our backpacks.

by hipster June 8, 2004

all bets are off

an expression meaning a situation in which one factor alone can change or cancel out everything

When Janine is around Corey, all bets are off...the poor dude just can't be himself anymore.

by hipster February 28, 2004

let it slide

1. to put off or delay

2. to leave things as they are; to not
change or disturb a situation.

1. I paid huge interest on the phone
bill cause I let it slide for too
long.

2. I wouldn't fight over something
that stupid, best just to let it
slide.

by hipster July 6, 2004