Gentleman #1 - ...they going gorillas, huh
Gentleman #2 - I don't even know what that means
Gentleman #1 - No one knows what it means, but it's provocative
Gentleman #2 - No, it's not, it's gross
Gentleman #1 - ...Gets the people going! 🗣️
Gentleman #2 - I don't even know what that means
Gentleman #1 - No one knows what it means, but it's provocative
Gentleman #2 - No, it's not, it's gross
Gentleman #1 - ...Gets the people going! 🗣️
by Kate and Ashley May 17, 2025
by Fre$h Frie$ May 07, 2021
Coined by the Almighty Sosa.
A person whose way of life involves raging hard, pounding liquor, smoking blunts, and just being an animal.
A person whose way of life involves raging hard, pounding liquor, smoking blunts, and just being an animal.
by toasterrrrrrr July 14, 2018
Chuck: come on Dwight, get some rebounds!
Dwight: alright Chuck.
Couch potato: That gorilla can fucking jump!
Dwight: alright Chuck.
Couch potato: That gorilla can fucking jump!
by The_the April 24, 2009
The word "gorilla" is used metaphorically to signify a guerrillero (a guerrilla warrior), but when translated from Spanish into English, it creates a seemingly rational connection despite the underlying irrationality of the words and context.
This happens because "gorilla" and "guerrilla" are homophones in English (they sound alike), even though they have completely different origins—gorilla referring to the animal and guerrilla meaning small-scale, unconventional warfare. The confusion or intentional play on words arises when gorilla is used as a symbol, subtly distorting revolutionary identity. Freud’s theories, particularly on the id, ego, and superego, suggest that this manipulation skews the working class’s perception of power. Instead of embracing a raw revolutionary force (id), they engage with an altered symbol that aligns more with the superego—a controlled, rationalized version of class struggle that ultimately benefits the elite.
The additional layer of irrationality comes from external social or political factors—perhaps propaganda, prejudice, or the way language evolves to justify certain biases. This irrationality, paradoxically, makes the term feel rational or natural in discourse, even when it's built on a shaky foundation.
This happens because "gorilla" and "guerrilla" are homophones in English (they sound alike), even though they have completely different origins—gorilla referring to the animal and guerrilla meaning small-scale, unconventional warfare. The confusion or intentional play on words arises when gorilla is used as a symbol, subtly distorting revolutionary identity. Freud’s theories, particularly on the id, ego, and superego, suggest that this manipulation skews the working class’s perception of power. Instead of embracing a raw revolutionary force (id), they engage with an altered symbol that aligns more with the superego—a controlled, rationalized version of class struggle that ultimately benefits the elite.
The additional layer of irrationality comes from external social or political factors—perhaps propaganda, prejudice, or the way language evolves to justify certain biases. This irrationality, paradoxically, makes the term feel rational or natural in discourse, even when it's built on a shaky foundation.
By calling the guerrillero/a 'gorilla,' the ruling class redirects the proletariat’s revolutionary energy into a symbolic framework that feels empowering but is ultimately a controlled, distorted reflection of true class struggle—closer to the superego than the id.
by a proletarian February 13, 2025
The term "gorilla" is used in the Clone Hero tapping scene and was coined by the player Ornejproductions. It is used to describe players that slide tap every single pattern they see on their screen and make absolutely no effort to try and hit notes with any sort of precision. The term gorilla applies especially to people that slide simple patterns such as trills, triplets, and chimneys. If you slide tap everything in the game, chances are you're a gorilla.
by clonehero_gamer84 May 29, 2022