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Appling (verb)
/ˈap-lɪŋ/

The act of giving dap (handshake, fist bump, or greeting) to someone in the hood who noticeably smells like apples, often due to cologne, body spray, or natural fragrance.

Synonyms: Apple dap, fruity salute, orchard acknowledgment
"Yo, I seen Marcus earlier — had the whole block smellin' like apple cinnamon, had to hit him with the appling real quick."
appling by Appling Man March 5, 2025
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appling up the apple man 

Appling the Apple Man (verb)
/ˈap-lɪŋ ði ˈap-əl man/

The rare, almost ceremonial act of giving dap to the Apple Man when his apple aura is at its absolute peak. A gesture of respect, acknowledging both the man and the mystical fragrance he carries.

Cultural Significance: Appling the Apple Man is considered a hood blessing. Those who perform the appling may find themselves temporarily enveloped in the apple scent, gaining +2 charisma and +1 wisdom for the rest of the day.

Unwritten Rule: The Apple Man must never ask where the scent comes from — only the streets may confirm his power.
"I was posted by the corner store when the Apple Man slid through smellin' like straight orchard... had to step up and start appling up the Apple Man, you already know."

cash apping 

To send money to someone else using the app cash.app
Jim: "I don't have cash, do you have Venmo?"
Bob: "No."
Jim: "Cash App?"
Bob: "Yes, I'm cash apping you $20 right now."
cash apping by personxiseverywhere September 24, 2018

applying the handbrake 

A slang term of British origin meaning to masturbate. Usually used as a comedic alternative to "Beat your meat" or any variation of that slang.
Friend: Hey, what are you doing in there?!
You: Uh, just applying the handbrake, if you know what I mean.
Friend: Disgusting, dude.

applying himself 

To work hard, and own up to one's self-mistakes. Basically, changing their lazy actions and start working themselves.
Ethan forgot his homework again!? He needs to start applying himself and now!
Playing with or using apps (applications) on an (Apple) iPhone.
Examples:

iPhone users are often "apping" in a similar way to mobile phone users texting.

iPhone users "app" together / are found "apping" when showing each other their apps (applications) and what they do.
apping by Lovely Lesley August 29, 2010