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Ref slide

When a referee quickly slides into position, usually on their feet, knees, or stomach, to get a close view of the action.

It’s seen in combat sports like MMA and amateur wrestling but can happen in many sports. In pro wrestling, especially WWE, it’s often exaggerated for dramatic or comedic effect. The move itself is genuine, sometimes incidental, and happens across different sports. In short, a ref slide is when any referee slides in to watch action during their duties.
The referee did a quick ref slide to get a better look at the fighters’ positions.
by XDefineThingsX May 18, 2025
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Ref

A blue small drug tablets that make you happy and sleepy when you take them.
I need to take some ref so I can feel sleepy
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Ref slide

Ref slide (noun):
A movement used by referees to quickly position themselves for a better view of the action, typically involving a slide on the feet, knees, or body. Common in MMA and amateur wrestling for practical visibility, and often exaggerated in pro wrestling for dramatic effect. The slide’s form can vary widely, but its purpose is consistent: to stay close and focused on the fight.
“He hit a textbook ref slide, dropped in smooth, eyes on the action, ready to make the call.”
by XDefineThingsX May 6, 2025
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3rd and ref

In American football, when the defense makes a stop on 3rd down but the refs decide to call a bullshit defensive hold or pass interference.
Announcer: "3rd and 11 coming up." Me: "Yeah right, more like 3rd and ref. " *Play ends* *Flag comes out*
by Carpsy151 February 17, 2022
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Ref do something

When a chopped ass nigga pulls some fyne shit and you just need to ask the ref to do something
James: Yo look at Derick over there pulling some fyne shit

John: Bro how he's chopped as fuck

James: I don't know he got it down or somthing

John: YO REF DO SOMETHING!!!
by Seen da been September 7, 2025
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woah ref

A sarcastic substitute for cursing, used only when the object that should be cursed is inanimate. (As if it were a person that should receive a penalty for its action)
*person scrapes leg against thorn bush*
Person: woah ref!
by Bubble mcscruffleface November 5, 2019
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Ref

Its a reference in text, like what u look like. a picture online of someone that looks like u
1: Hey
2: Hi
1: Ref?
1: blah blah blah.something ( a link to an image)
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