four on the floor

refers to two things, in my experience.

1. a rhythm pattern where the percussive bass takes place on every downbeat. Common in house, trance, other forms of techno, disco, etc.

it is the opposite of a breakbeat, where the percussive bass can be anywhere, but is normally not on beats 2 and 4, and rarely on 3.

2. refers to a 4 speed transmittion with the shifter on the floor (as opposed to the dash or the column)

1. I dig that four-on-the-floor beat; it goes well with the bassline.

2. John wrecked the four-on-the-floor transmittion in his car by going 80 MPH and then quickly shifting into reverse.

by karl December 26, 2004

floored

A term describing the state of being saturated in a particular emotion. To be stunned or overwhelmed in this particular emotion so substantially that it ties up a measurable amount of mental resources. Sometimes can result in fatigue until the vexing complex is resolved. Usually associated with a NEGATIVE emotion unless otherwise noted.

Metaphorically similar to being held down to the floor by a force great enough that it takes a good deal of time to escape.

"I was completely floored all day after speaking to my doctor."

"After I broke up with Jenny I felt floored for weeks."

"I'm completely floored right now, I have no idea what I'm going to do."

by Creamy Lee January 1, 2009

floor

Something only men realize to be just a very low shelf.

"Dude, have you seen my underwear?"
"Try checking on the floor somewhere."

by Kaldaris March 22, 2004

The Floor is Lava

1. A multiplayer game in which one person yells, "The floor is lava!" and all other players must comply and find higher ground to get to. Anywhere but the floor is safe and if players stay on the floor, then they are painfully burned to death. The floor becomes safe only when the player that called "lava" recalls that the floor has solidified and is safe to walk upon.

2. An utterance that causes absolute havoc when shouted. The equivalent of yelling "Fire" in a crowded theater, but perfectly legal and much more fun.

"When my friend yelled the floor is lava, I jumped on top of him to save myself and he burned to death."

by Bill Cosby's son, Bill Cosby November 23, 2007

Four to the floor

1) A strong 4/4 beat pattern used in techno music: i.e. "untz untz untz".
2) So incredibly, astoundingly drunk that you can scarcely stand up - that is to say, all four of your limbs are going to remain on the floor until you throw up or pass out .

1) "Man, this beat's a real four to the floor."
2) "Christ, she's absolutely four-to-the-floor."

by Jeimuzu22 September 5, 2012

Blood On The Dance Floor

A “music” group that fucking sucks. Nothing but wanna be musicians who have no talent

Person 1: hey come listen to blood on the dance floor with me
Person 2: No thanks I’m already gay

by Rockable5000 May 28, 2018

floor show

a smaller music show (concert), usually in a DIY type of venue, were there is a lack of stage and large sound system. these types of shows, which are generally "punk rock" in nature, are more up-close, allowing a more intimate atmosphere between the band and the crowd.

"fuck this big-venue bullshit. i can't remember the last time i was at a good floor show."

by jamezzz October 25, 2007