idiom/adjective phrase: to be mentally deficient in a very noticeable manner.
Etymology:
From the fact that many cases of mental retardation involves having an abnormal number of chromosomes.
Notes:
Funnily enough, means the same thing as "to have a couple extra chromosomes". "To be short a couple chromosomes" is perhaps a more natural way of expressing the idea as it plays to the human intuition that "more is better" and also because it is very easy to imagine how someone without the normal number of chromosomes could turn out retarded; however, "to have a couple extra chromosomes" may actually be more accurate in most cases. The most common genetic cause for mental retardation is Down's syndrome, which actually involves having more chromosomes than the normal person (a third copy of chromosome 21, to be precise).
Etymology:
From the fact that many cases of mental retardation involves having an abnormal number of chromosomes.
Notes:
Funnily enough, means the same thing as "to have a couple extra chromosomes". "To be short a couple chromosomes" is perhaps a more natural way of expressing the idea as it plays to the human intuition that "more is better" and also because it is very easy to imagine how someone without the normal number of chromosomes could turn out retarded; however, "to have a couple extra chromosomes" may actually be more accurate in most cases. The most common genetic cause for mental retardation is Down's syndrome, which actually involves having more chromosomes than the normal person (a third copy of chromosome 21, to be precise).
I asked Zoe why her cousin was such a manchild, and she said, "Oh, he's short a couple chromosomes."
by Choosy Floozy November 24, 2019
Get the short a couple chromosomesmug. The act of completely wiping out while trying to move quickly or perform a potentially impressive feat of skill.
Todd tried to grind a rail with his skateboard, but totally Fell Short of the Glory and bagged himself.
by Tremain Skies January 11, 2009
Get the Fell Short of the Glorymug. A piece of clothing often worn by kids who beat up infants with boxing gloves in the playground. It is a sign of raw strength and power to all preteens or tweens.
Jerry McFuckface: Hey, here comes Walter with his Big Boy Shorts!
Gary Pussington: Shit, we better skrrt, homie!
Gary Pussington: Shit, we better skrrt, homie!
by BadNightmarez November 8, 2018
Get the Big Boy Shortsmug. For men 5”8 and under—we’re not y’all but we have other body parts to compensate ;) and will treat u better than anyone ever can
Girl #1: Sam is so short, I’m not dating someone that’s 5”6
Girl #2: He really has that short boy magic tho
Girl #2: He really has that short boy magic tho
by itswednesdaydudest316 September 11, 2019
Get the Short Boy Magicmug. This refers to men who either has a small penis, doesn't last long during sex or has very poor performance in the bedroom. Women will often shame men like this with no regards for their feelings.
Being called Mr short Cummings can break down a man's confidence, pride, ego & self esteem.
Being called Mr short Cummings can break down a man's confidence, pride, ego & self esteem.
Tasha: this guy was so dead & boring in the bedroom I was on my phone most of the time.
Layla: loool Mr short Cummings.. lock that off sis
Layla: loool Mr short Cummings.. lock that off sis
by Arron j smith April 7, 2022
Get the Mr Short Cummingsmug. "Aight, I'm off the the GF's house"
"Dude! You getting it in?"
"Yeah man, but I'm pitching on short rest."
"Dude! You getting it in?"
"Yeah man, but I'm pitching on short rest."
by DeeAps October 17, 2013
Get the Pitching on short restmug. Yo are those long sleeve shorts.
by KCCCCEAGULL November 14, 2017
Get the Long Sleeve shortsmug.