She claims that she is related to the author. / The company claims that it is not responsible for the pollution in the river. / The government's claim that it would reduce taxes proved false.
by Diogo Tinoco June 12, 2007
by mirkin July 10, 2003
To claim something. Can be used to claim almost anything and is a sign of boasting. Claiming is used to show ownership or success. Often use by another person to ridicule the first person's ego.
Person 1: I scored a hat trick in soccer.
Person 2: Claim.
Ah, claim. I invented the Twinkie.
That bitch is mine; claim.
Person 1: I got 22/25 on an essay.
Person 2: Claim.
Person 2: Claim.
Ah, claim. I invented the Twinkie.
That bitch is mine; claim.
Person 1: I got 22/25 on an essay.
Person 2: Claim.
by Hamish M July 2, 2007
In the broadest context, it signifies a person's affiliation to a street gang. It is a dialect used primarily in California.
Hey, "homes," what set you from? Naw, essay, I don't claim. Or in the alternative, I am from the 310, straight dat foo!
by affiliation January 29, 2014
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by styleZ. November 12, 2003