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In England: During information-gathering conversations, "right" is an unconsciously uttered filler word that precedes the response to a question. The duration of the utterance is directly related to the assuredness of the response that follows. Short utterances indicate that respondents are confident of their answers. Drawn-out utterances denote that respondents have less confidence in their answers. When the pronunciation is drawn-out excessively, respondents are signaling that they do not know the correct answer, yet feel obliged to respond anyway.

"How many eggs should I use in this quiche?"

"Right. Three eggs ought to be enough."

"What is the most direct route to Scarborough Fair?"

"Ri-i-i-ght. I believe you follow this road to a roundabout, and go west."

"Is the library open on Sunday?"

"Ri-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-ight. I do remember a time when the library was open seven days a week."

by Alan Cantor July 21, 2008

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"Is right" is the term used by people who agree with something that is said. Generally used by 'hip' teenagers and people who just generally think they're cool.

Tom: "Oh man, check the tits on her..."
Jack: "Dude, she's hot"
Tom: "Is right"

by AllyKayyy July 8, 2009

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The Konami code. This was originally used on the SNES to receive nine lives in Contra. Commonly people add start to the end of the code; however, this is not necessary it was just so people would un-pause their game.

If you're having trouble with Contra use the Konami code man, it's up up down down left right left right B A. It's that simple.

by Corn Is Tasty July 13, 2009

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