Slang invented by GIs during the Korean War and later popularized by Hollywood as a slang used by Asians and Asian Americans to describe the "white man" or Americans of European racial background. The claim that Asians or Asian Americans use this slang to refer to "white" folks is completely without merit. This slang is primarily used by White Americans and never by Asian Americans.
by SamL January 11, 2008
Get the round eye mug.This has nothing to do with the bird. Robin in this expression is a corruption of the French ruban, meaning 'ribbon'.In 17th and 18th century France, there was a good deal for the average peasant to complain about, but complaining to the King in particular was not a good idea. The monarch's usual reaction to a petition from his subjects was to seize the first two or three signers and have them beheaded. Not wishing to lose their heads, but bent nonetheless on petitioning for justice, clever peasants came up with the expedient of signing their names on the petition in a circle, like a ribbon. That way, no one's name came first, and, assuming that there were hundreds of signatures on the petition, it was impractical for the King to punish all the signers. A similar method was adopted by disgruntled sailor in the 18th century British Royal Navy, another institution not known for welcoming criticism. Sailors often signed their names to a petition like the spokes of a wheel, so that no one of them could be considered the leader of a mutiny and hanged.
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A town in northern Illinois with a population of about 30,000 people. Demographics are as follows: white (62%), hispanic (31%), black (3%), and other ethnicities make up the other 4%. As a person who grew up in Round Lake, I feel that I had a strong sense of pride in my community. People who hate on the town either don't live there, or are losers who are never happy, but too lazy to leave. The demographics are changing because of a growing minority population and the building of upper scale housing subdivisions. Every town has its problems with juvenile delinquents and drugs. These problems in Round Lake should not be attributed to the minority population. Just ask what Vernon Hills and Lake Forest kids do in their spare time. It's a town that has a worse reputation than it deserves.
Which car wash should I go to in Round Lake? The one with Mighty Mouse riding the elephant on the roof (not in a dirty way, though! Get your mind out of the nasty ass gutter)!
by Grace S. July 24, 2008
Get the round lake mug.When someone is too drunk to walk straight and is staggering, it looks like they are walking on round bottom shoes.
by douglas epley December 19, 2006
Get the round bottom shoes mug.Coming from the show "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"; the act of two or more teenagers deciding to go out together, be it on a date or to a party and/or somewhere else that they can't be found going, and then telling their parents that they are going to each other's houses as an alibi.
by Laine February 8, 2004
Get the round robin mug.One male performing sexual activities with six females. As in real golf, to complete the entire round all 18 holes must be filled.
I had that whole cheerleading squad in my room last night. Did a whole round of golf. I hit all 18 holes.
by Nevek May 13, 2008
Get the Round of Golf mug.It is a sexual act, involving at least 6 people for best results. The ideal's would be to get 3 beds, 3 girls bent over on the beds and 3 guys taking them from behind... using an egg timer each guy gets 3 minutes with the girl, after said time everyone switches around which is known as the round robin...
A: How did you and dave get on with those 2 girls last night?
B: Oh man, it was crazy we went back to their flat, and had some round robin action with their roommates...!
B: Oh man, it was crazy we went back to their flat, and had some round robin action with their roommates...!
by iKielo1 January 30, 2009
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