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trading fours

A jazz music term, indicating a pattern in which two solo instruments alternately play 4 measures each.

Engaging in senseless or pointless argument.
"You better move now little darlin' or you'll be
trading fours with the Jack of Speed" . . .
Steely Dan's 'Jack of Speed' from Two Against Nature, 2000
by James Cox November 4, 2006
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jack of all trades

A term used to describe someone who knows a lot about many things, but, with the second tag "master of none" added it transforms into a derogatory phrase meant to emphasize how mastery of one skill is important for deeper knowledge.

However, one, oft forgotten tag is the third one: "is oftentimes better than a master of one". Instantly, the term reverses meaning, symbolizing how a person who knows a lot about many things that integrates their skills allows them to surpass even a master of one.

Interesting phrase, nonetheless.
"Man, Tom knows a lot! He's a jack of all trades, aint he?"

"Yeah, but he probably doesn't know a lot about specifics. You know how it goes: Jack of all trades, master of none."

"Jack of all trades, master of one, is oftentimes better than master of one, man. Tom's pretty smart."
by Oldrego March 9, 2017
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Tradition

The reason for doing things which have no apparent reason.
Son: "Dad, why are you peeing on the cat"

Dad: "Because it is Tradition God Damnit. Every July 23rd we pee on a cat. My Father peed on a cat, his father peed on a cat and you're also gonna pee on the cat."
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Traditional Arnis

Traditional Arnis – A Filipino martial art founded and formulated by Grandmaster Jonathan “June” Makiling Abaya to uncover the complete science of Filipino Stick and Knife fighting system of self-defense.
I will be teaching you the art and science of Traditional Arnis.
by Teresita I. Biscaro April 12, 2008
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Tradee

Slang for tradesperson

Tradee, a tradesperson that efficiently completes jobs your husband couldn't
If you don't fix that leak I'll get a Tradee to do it instead.
by Be Informed May 12, 2021
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twitter tirade

A series or bombardment of tweets posted on Twitter by someone, in angry response to media coverage, “fake news”, a recent event or personal affront.
President Trump went on an early morning Twitter tirade after fresh new allegations were made of his campaign’s collusion with Russia in the 2016 Presidential election.
by Casademilsuenos May 22, 2018
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nigga food trade agreement

The Nigga Food Trade Agreement is initiated when one person(they dont have to be black) shares food with someone else and that means the reciver of the food has to brake bread next time they have food. This can also be referred to as the "Food Rule".
Person 1: Lemme get a peice dummy
Person 2: Nah nigga
Person 1: Your breaking the agreement
Person 2: What?
Person 1: The Nigga food trade agreement now gimme some nigga
by MK11 October 10, 2017
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