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give up the ghost

to die, but can be used in reference to inanimate objects, ie, to stop working. In the case of subject matter, it means to reveal a secret, punchline, or conclusion.
Micah's birthday party is to be a surprise, but Brian might give up the ghost.
by Brian McManus June 11, 2006
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Ghosting

When someone you (consistently) talk to suddenly stops responding without notice. Their goal is to end the relationship without hurting the other's feelings but it ends up creating more confusion and frustration. Often utilized by immature jerks.
Person 1: Are you & Nelly still talking?

Person 2: Nope, the bitch is ghosting me.

Person 1: What a c****
Person 2: Truth.
by geothrillho June 16, 2016
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Ghostface

Someone who suddenly disappears when they were right next to you.
Kerry: So I ordered the pizza and I was like.......uh, Jason, where are you?

Tim: I think he just Ghostface'd you.
by realfoods May 10, 2011
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Ghostie

To take an unofficial day off work without any effective communication to the employer and with the employer not noticing one's absence.
"Mate, did you not go to work today?"
"No man."
"So did you call in sick?"
"Nah"
"Well what did they say?"
"Nothing. Pulled a total Ghostie man".
(hand movement similar to the '4' score in cricket can also be employed at this point.)
by Juicyteats November 29, 2010
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ghost ride

Back in the day, a ghost ride was when you rode your bike straight down the road, jump off, and watch the bike go as if a ghost was riding it.
Matt did a ghost ride, but his bike ended up crashing in the nieghbours yard.
by sid for you May 13, 2006
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ghost mode

(adj)
Originating in various college campuses throughout the United States, it typically describes a state of prolonged absence from social life due to tests, term papers, etc.
Hey man, I haven't seen you around the house for like 3 days, where have you been?
Sorry, I've been ghost mode because of 3 finals and a 8 page essay, all in one week.
by Edi T. Or November 30, 2009
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ghost ride the whip

"Mary...John killed himself while doing the ghost ride the whip stunt on the freeway..i feel so sad.."

"Don't worry about it Jody, its just a form of natural selection that's all. unfavorable traits become less and less common. Its all about nature's will. May God have mercy on his stupidity.."
by Tim Tsai July 22, 2007
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