n., a knife with a blade that can be deployed by depressing a button, switch, or hidden mechanism. Switch-blade knives
vary in design; some deploy the blade in a linear fashion from the handle ("out the front") while others swing a blade
out in an arc from the side of the knife handle ("side opener").
Switch-blade or "automatic" knives vary
in legality from region to region. Gang
use of such knives in the American 1950s
prompted bans on such knives in several states that remain in force today.
Switch-blade knives are illegal in some
nations, such as Canada.
The term "automatic knife" has replaced
"switch-blade" in some knife collector
circles when describing modern designs.
Also "switch-blade".
vary in design; some deploy the blade in a linear fashion from the handle ("out the front") while others swing a blade
out in an arc from the side of the knife handle ("side opener").
Switch-blade or "automatic" knives vary
in legality from region to region. Gang
use of such knives in the American 1950s
prompted bans on such knives in several states that remain in force today.
Switch-blade knives are illegal in some
nations, such as Canada.
The term "automatic knife" has replaced
"switch-blade" in some knife collector
circles when describing modern designs.
Also "switch-blade".
by T.D. January 20, 2003
Get the switchblade mug.Pronounced: so-ite-us
A Northern Ireland condition whereby an individual involuntarily adds a range of colloquialisms to the end of a statement, often as a means of self reassurance, that the statement is true and trustworthy. Much like "isn't it?". The condition is named after the most common of these: "so it is".
The exact phrase alters depending on tense, changing "so it is" to "so it was" or maybe "so it will".
The phrase can also alter to reflect a person or a third party object: "so he was", "so she will" or "so it would"
There is also the negative: "so its not"
A Northern Ireland condition whereby an individual involuntarily adds a range of colloquialisms to the end of a statement, often as a means of self reassurance, that the statement is true and trustworthy. Much like "isn't it?". The condition is named after the most common of these: "so it is".
The exact phrase alters depending on tense, changing "so it is" to "so it was" or maybe "so it will".
The phrase can also alter to reflect a person or a third party object: "so he was", "so she will" or "so it would"
There is also the negative: "so its not"
(phonetical spelling)
hear, are wee Jannie says his company is closin down..... so it is
Oh, Hararya Gillian! don't you know our yacht club in Bangor is clearly the best in all of Christendom.... so it is
Wait till I tell ya, you're a knob.... so you are
Man, spides seem to all have a serious case of soitis!
hear, are wee Jannie says his company is closin down..... so it is
Oh, Hararya Gillian! don't you know our yacht club in Bangor is clearly the best in all of Christendom.... so it is
Wait till I tell ya, you're a knob.... so you are
Man, spides seem to all have a serious case of soitis!
by matt McIvor January 14, 2008
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by NameSiren435547 January 19, 2021
Get the PS5, Xbox Series X, Nento Switch mug.Saying used to tell someone to chill out or calm down. Usually used when dealing with overly energetic annoying people.
That guy Sal at the party just wouldn't shut the fuck up and kept talking over everyone, so I told him to "switch to decaf" or leave.
by flyindutchman April 9, 2015
Get the switch to decaf mug.An extension of the acronym BAMF, a BAMF Switch is a scene in an action or other genre of film, where a character, typically lead, becomes more of a BAMF than they were a moment before.
Most, but not all, BAMF Switches result in some kind of fight scene.
BAMF Switches are often characterized by:
1.) Changes in music. (Raised tempo, a more intense genre, or even no music at all.)
2.) Monologing, or, more commonly, a single phrase.
3.) Flashbacks
4.) Slow Motion
5.) Reloading a weapon
6.) A physical gesture, such as cracking the neck or knuckles, or awesomely punching someone.
7.) Shifting Gears (If in a vehicle)
8.) A Close up. Especially if the character has just done something very dramatic, such as falling in a pool of blood, or cutting some dude in half.
9.) A change in Weather. Often to high winds or rain. (Similar effects can be given by sprinklers, or large fans)
10.) A Physical Transformation. (Putting on armor or some kind of awesome suit, changing into some kind of creature, or transforming from a vehicle into a giant robot.)
Most, but not all, BAMF Switches result in some kind of fight scene.
BAMF Switches are often characterized by:
1.) Changes in music. (Raised tempo, a more intense genre, or even no music at all.)
2.) Monologing, or, more commonly, a single phrase.
3.) Flashbacks
4.) Slow Motion
5.) Reloading a weapon
6.) A physical gesture, such as cracking the neck or knuckles, or awesomely punching someone.
7.) Shifting Gears (If in a vehicle)
8.) A Close up. Especially if the character has just done something very dramatic, such as falling in a pool of blood, or cutting some dude in half.
9.) A change in Weather. Often to high winds or rain. (Similar effects can be given by sprinklers, or large fans)
10.) A Physical Transformation. (Putting on armor or some kind of awesome suit, changing into some kind of creature, or transforming from a vehicle into a giant robot.)
The Matrix: Neo, just after the security guard says, 'Do you have any metallic objects with you?'
The Rundown: The Rock, while holding the two shotguns in the village raid scene.
300: Like, every five seconds.
Friend 1: Aww! Here comes the BAMF Switch!
Friend 2: Nice!
The Rundown: The Rock, while holding the two shotguns in the village raid scene.
300: Like, every five seconds.
Friend 1: Aww! Here comes the BAMF Switch!
Friend 2: Nice!
by jkar64 October 22, 2008
Get the BAMF Switch mug.This is an unplanned sexual act. It occurs when a man is about to lick a girls clit but when he gets his head down there the smell gags him and he can't do it. But he likes the girl and doesn't want to embarass her so he quickly jumps up and shoves his penis in here mouth yelling "I forgot, ladies first."
Warren had been planning to eat Samantha all week at the party because he knew a girl as fine as her had to taste sweet but when his head got down there he had to pull a Gaston Switch-a-rooh.
by hiemlich schlonge February 25, 2010
Get the Gaston Switch-a-rooh mug.To turn off all emotions and feelings to protect yourself from getting hurt.
Vampire Diaries reference.
Vampire Diaries reference.
by VampireDiariesLover October 27, 2015
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