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Flying Under the Radar

History of the phrase; Prior to electronic counter measures, military aircraft would fly beneath the Radio Detection and Ranging (RADAR) in order not to be detected by enemy forces. This term started out as a military phrase in the 1950's.

Pop-Culture definition; generally an insult or can be used as advice.
1. To not stand-out, to remain quite.
2. To not drawn any attention to yourself either positively or negatively.
By not standing out or gaining any positive or negative attention, the person 'flying under the radar'
3. To go undetected.
Michael has never gotten in any trouble nor ever receive any special recognition, in fact he is disliked by his peers, hated by his subordinates; managers/supervisors have only disdain for him because he spent his 20 year career flying under the radar.

John "Dude, They will soon be on to you!"
Eric "What should I do!?"
John "All you need to do is Fly under the radar for the next two weeks"
Eric "Thanks, I will do.."
by Anon-in-il-again October 7, 2008
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Radiohead

What more can be said about this band?

Radiohead are truly brilliant and one of the most original bands out there today. Most Radiohead fans say their least favorite album is Amnesiac (2001) but I love all six of their CD's because each one has it's own unique style to it. Anyone who slightly likes Radiohead can't deny their awesome talent in The Bends, OK Computer and/or Kid A.

Never before have I heard such a diverse band with songs that could be described as Acid Jazz, Industrial, British rock, Classical depressant, etc.

Some people do not like Radiohead and it is completely understandable because it is not easy listening music. It isn't some pop song that everybody loves within the first 30 seconds of the song and then gets bored with it in a month. It's music that grows on you over time and eventually hits you with a permanent mark that leaves you in amazement.

(And to the Nirvana fan that hates Radiohead: You're clearly an idiot because I think Nirvana is fucking awesome. What's wrong with enjoying both? You are obviouisly closed minded to music and therefore your opinion doesn't matter.)
Radiohead is one of the greatest bands from the UK and is right up their with other revolutionary British bands such as The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, etc.
by Citizen Insane January 2, 2005
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Radical Feminist

The form of feminism that actually centers females as opposed to males (by recognizing women as a class and being able to prioritize them as a class) and not surprisingly the group of feminist that receive the most misogynistic rape and death threats- all in the name of progressiveness.
Radical feminism is actually radical. Not radical as in "cool" but radical as in "root".

Have you been to a rape crisis center?
Yeah? Thank a radical feminist- as in a second wave feminist-
by Ghostglitter January 20, 2017
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radlett

small but rich village who has had the likes of vinnie jones and tom cruise live there. has the 3rd richest postcode in the country. not crap
all the sick yards are in radlett
by big Ess May 25, 2005
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radio bam

A radio show hosted by Bam Margera and his friends. His show is very explicit, and very raunchy. It is on Mondays @ 7:00 pm EST Time. His show normally talks about sex, and sexually acts ect. There is never a moment when no cussing is going on.

This show is not ment for toddlers or you granny.
ONLY ON SIRIUS RADIO. Channel 28 Faction.
Did you listen to radio bam last night?
Yeah it was awesome!
by Lilly Vuori May 12, 2008
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Radomir

Radomir is a name that is mainly popular in Czech Republic or Poland. People who are called Radomir are tall, good looking and very emotional. They have an amazing significant other who is always sexy and beautiful. Every Radomir is always charming and has lots of friends but the main ones always are the closest. They are athletic and are extremely fast. People named Radomir are always the biggest Star Wars nerds out there.
Have you seen Radomir and his girlfriend Tilly?

They’re such a great couple :)
by Mito the mighty January 25, 2020
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Stanky Radish

1. of or pertaining to rushad maddawg machhi

2. A radish that smells bad
That idiot is nothing like stanky radish.

Don't eat that stanky radish, it smells bad.
by Maddawgmachhi May 17, 2009
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