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pot calling the kettle black

This is a phrase that states that the person you are talking to is calling you something that they themselves are (and generally in abundance).

This comes from old times when pots and pans were generally black and kettles were generally metallic and reflective. Therefore the pot sees its black reflection in the kettle and thinks that the kettle is black.

*this can also sometimes be shortened to "pot, kettle, black."*
someguy: u R an idiot 4 sayin tht
Some other guy: Well thats the pot calling the kettle black!
by The Spooky Twigg December 3, 2004
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calling cobbs

Calling cobbs means if you see someone with a food or drink you like if you say "COBBS!" They either have to give you the whole thing or a bite. If they fail to do this you get to slap them in the face 1 time. To avoid getting cobbs called on you you have to say "No cobbs as soon as you get your food.
Brandon gets a snickers bar.
James: COBBS!
Brandon has to give the whole thing or a piece of the snickers bar to James

Brandon gets a snickers bar.
Brandon says No Cobbs!

Calling cobbs can not be done now
by Theladykilla9825 July 31, 2016
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man, that is some high quality cali green.
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calling in black

It's morning. You hate mornings. Scrolling the morning newsfeed, you read about another unarmed black man murdered by police and your blood begins to boil. You think about the blonde girl at the office (mis)using "woke" again and you start to get nauseated. This is when "Calling in Black" (with fever and nausea) can be the perfect solution.
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can be so clutch. 2) " Jamisa wants a three-day weekend, so she's calling in black on Monday morning"
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caliah

Caliah-A girls name Though Caliah seems introverted at first once you get to know her she is the most wonderful and beautiful person you will ever meet.Keep her close because one you loose her you'll never get her back.
Friend-Sup Caliah you beatifically thing.
Caliah-Don't e silly your way more pretty that me.
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Callista is a boss ass bitch but is also very shy so most people don’t think she is at first.
Callista is a boss as bitch period.
by Teeheehee-MR July 15, 2020
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caliami

A dream/destination to where a group of friends want to move. It is specifically either to Miami Florida or anywhere in California.
We are headed to caliami once we get some experience under our belts.
by Hu_Jia August 18, 2006
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