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reception

Pronunciation: ri-'sep-sh&n

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English recepcion, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French reception, from Latin reception-, receptio, from recipere

1 : the act or action or an instance of receiving : as a : RECEIPT <the reception and distribution of funds> b : ADMISSION <reception into the church> c : RESPONSE, REACTION <the play met with a mixed reception> d : the receiving of a radio or television broadcast e : the catching of a forward pass by a receiver

2 : a social gathering often for the purpose of extending a formal welcome
my tv gets a good reception even during the t-storms.
by Leif a August 8, 2006
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Red dead redempton

You were trying to type red dead Redemption, but you misspelled it, you see an urban dictionary, so you clicked on it.
Guy: I hope red dead redempton 2 comes out soon
Guy 2: lmao what

Guy 1: *redemption
Guy 2: oh ok lol
Guy 3: what u talking about
Guy 3: *MURDERS GUY 1 AND GUY 2*
Guy 3: lmao, what
Guy 3: talk bitch
Guy 4: despacito
by The classic memer July 25, 2018
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Shitty reception

When inmates hide their contraband cell phone in their anus
Inmate - “I only have one bar when I’m storing my cell in the ol ass holio during the day, must be the shitty reception
by Elwipfo July 22, 2018
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Ridemption

When you want to get over a heartbreak by taking your bike(TVS Ronin) for a ride
Bro you need to move on, you need a Ridemption
by CatCopy February 13, 2024
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Shawshank Redumption

I have to take a shit really bad and leave work because there is only one stall in the bathroom.
by Atomic Trix February 15, 2019
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Reception exception

It is customary for a bride and groom to eat first at a wedding reception. However, if the pair have elected not to eat after five minutes, the guest may go ahead and eat.
"The groom and bride are still changing. Thank to the reception exception. We can go ahead and eat.
by Wu chew September 16, 2017
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regumption

The act of losing AND winning at the same time. If you lose some you lose some more
I pleaded regumption cause my hood rat friends beat my ass up at 2-ball
by Gmane on the O-train January 19, 2022
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