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Riker's Beard

Euphemism for a moment in time (typically in pop culture) where something or someone that was lackluster and/or underachieving suddenly and surprisingly became much better and exciting. Taken from Star Trek - The Next Generation, which many fans considered wanting until Commander Riker grew a beard at the start of Season Two, after which the show was solid and well-received for the rest of its run.
"Heather Locklear joining the cast of Melrose Place was that show's Riker's Beard moment."

"Ben Cherrington (Boston Red Sox GM) trading expensive malcontents like Carl Crawford and Josh Beckett to the LA Dodgers was a Riker's Beard for his career (and the Red Sox) if ever I saw one."

"Little did the New England Patriots know it at the time, but when Mo Lewis knocked Drew Bledsoe out in Week 2 of 2001, it would become a Riker's Beard for the franchise."

"The fact that Danny Ainge (Boston Celtics GM) turned getting boned in the 2008 NBA Draft Lottery into a Riker's Beard is still staggering to me."
by Honk4Gronk June 21, 2013
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The tail. Literally, the only thing discerning a bear from a wolf is the tail.
"Everybody knows the only difference between a wolf and a bear is the tail. Look it up, urbandictionary.com ."
by FoxyFazbear86 June 28, 2016
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Beard Season

Greatest season ever, time of year when it is not necessary to shave due to any reason at all
Dan: So Steve you haven't shaved in a while whats up?

Steve: Well Dan its that time of year you know beard season.
by TheGlueGunner October 18, 2008
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Fozzie Bear

When, during the act of sexual intercourse, instead of moaning, the individual shouts or exclaims "Wocka! Wocka! Wocka!"
Last night, my girlfriend went all fozzie bear on me.
by fozziebear30 December 17, 2008
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Beard splinter

A sharp, slender piece of facial hair broken off from a beard and stuck in your finger. Usually caused from rubbing your beard and can be painful.
M: So how was your day?
B: Pretty rough, actually. Lots of boring meetings, and then I got a beard splinter.
M: You got a what?
B: A splinter in my finger. From my beard.
by leighstarfish October 15, 2011
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Rizzly Bear

The one and only Christian is The Rizzly Bear. He has the most rizz out of anyone. He pulls baddies on the daily and loves a blizzard. Never in your life will you meet someone more handsome and just plain sexy than The Rizzly Bear. Girls throb when they hear his name. Rizzly Bear is just perfection.
I want The Rizzly Bear to give me kids right now, I just can't wait any longer.
by Rizzly Bear Jr. Jr. July 11, 2022
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bearded clamshell

by mt1 June 29, 2006
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