The root of the word is "sign", as in pronouncing or interpreting "signs" of the future or important spiritual symbols. This must be related to African or Afro-American religious and spiritual practices involving the serious disucssion of divine signs and their meanings.
In a more general sense, if someone is said to be "signifyin"", it may mean that they are taking themselves to seriously by holding forth on deep portentious subjects in a self-important manner.
One might be describing pretentious intellectualizing or over-bearing preaching about matters which should make us humble by their mystery.
In a more general sense, if someone is said to be "signifyin"", it may mean that they are taking themselves to seriously by holding forth on deep portentious subjects in a self-important manner.
One might be describing pretentious intellectualizing or over-bearing preaching about matters which should make us humble by their mystery.
When asked to sign a timesheet at work, the manager said, "Sure.. in Heberew or English ?"
On which a passing co-worker commented, "There he goes signifyin' again."
Since I happen to be Jewish, I know exactly what he meant.
On which a passing co-worker commented, "There he goes signifyin' again."
Since I happen to be Jewish, I know exactly what he meant.
by Jane September 5, 2003
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John: Oh-muh-gawd... you just blew my mind!
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best mountain ever ! its on top of a large mountain 30 - 45 mintues from Cleveland, Tn . There is only 1 grocery store, and one middle/ high school called Signal Mountain Middle High . A lot of loud Northerns are drawn to this mountain, so beware. Softball is not very popular so they have to drive either 45 minutes to Cleveland or 45 to Rossville Georgia. Also this is where the sexiest people in town live.
Hey your sexy . Do you live on Signal Mountian Tn ?
Man we have to drive 45 mintues to get to softball practice . Why ? Cause we live on Signal Mountain Tn .
Man we have to drive 45 mintues to get to softball practice . Why ? Cause we live on Signal Mountain Tn .
by carlybrice14 April 27, 2011
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A bartender can be equally confused/frustrated as a bewildered motorist at a malfunctioning traffic-light if a patron at his pub sends mixed signals --- i.e., voices conflicting instructions on how he wants his drink prepared --- as well.
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Typically a phrase used by people on the far right or far left side of the political spectrum to shut down critique from those on their side closer to the center who want them to moderate their views.
Typically a phrase used by people on the far right or far left side of the political spectrum to shut down critique from those on their side closer to the center who want them to moderate their views.
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Austin: These hallways have no signal.
Basle: Bruh, im gettin full signal. look at dat booty over der.
Basle: Bruh, im gettin full signal. look at dat booty over der.
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