Read a book

Is said to someone that lacks the knowledge required to do a given task or maintain a reasonable conversation.

John: The internet is a series of tubes.
Jane: Read a book would you!

by qwepoiqwepoiqwe December 7, 2012

Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint

A Korean web novel surrounding the protagonist Kim Dokja and his scheming that instills depression in all who dare to read the epilogue.

You should read Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint.

by Carmisci September 21, 2022

Reading the Wallet

Taking a dump in the bathroom at work. Usually you have nothing to do while taking that dump. So you pull out your wallet and start to read it to pass the time.

Shelia: Where's Jason

Christian: He is reading the wallet!

Hey Dan that Cuban food went right through me. I have to go read the Wallet.

by Huge Murph February 24, 2009

Read Possession

The percentage of time you actually read during study hours.

Dani: "So, did you finish that book today?"

Chris: "Nah, my read possession was ridiculous. I felt I was in control before lunch, but I totally fumbled in the second half. At one point I was browsing Pokémons online!"

by killer bee October 25, 2012

Read Velvet

Read Velvet is a reading group formed in South Korea. The group formed on August 1, 2014, with their digital e-book "Happiness: The Tutorial to Joy". The group originally consisted of four members but in March 2015, they officially added a new member. The group is now composed of five members: Iread, Soulgee, Whendy, Joy and Yeread.

Read Velvet is one of the best reading groups in the world!

by ChairYoung September 27, 2021

Burn After Reading

Burn After Reading.

a term meaning to burn any documents or written evidence after reading them, which can jeopardize an individual or a party if not burnt and disposed of properly.

"ok these are documents belonging to some higher up what do we do with them?"
"burn them after reading"
'" are you sure?"
"yes burn after reading."

by kep john August 10, 2016

Extemp. Reading

The only category of Speech where it is appropriate to read out of a book. Usually others define it as a boring category, but they are wrong. You are given the chance to draw out of envelope, sneak a cutting back in and draw another, then practice for a half an hour before speaking to an old lady or hot college guy in a storage room or closet. Comparable to Storytelling, but not as loud, scary, or goofy.

Did you see that person talking to that wall?" "Oh, no worries, they're in Extemp. Reading!

by Mynameis? March 21, 2011