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Grasshopper

Term that refers to one who is a novice, a greenhorn, a student/disciple, a subordinate, or just simply ignorant.

Has its origins from the "Kung Fu" television series from the 1970s, starring David Carradine as the Shaolin priest Kwai Chang Caine. As a young student at the Shaolin temple, Caine, in his youthful ignorance, takes pity on a blind Shaolin master, believing the master's blindness to be a terrible affliction. The master quickly corrects Caine, illustrating that despite his blindness, his awareness of the world is much higher than Caine's -- for example, the master takes notice of the grasshopper at Caine's feet whereas Caine does not.

From that moment on, the blind master befriends Caine and becomes a mentor to him. He gives Caine the nickname of "Grasshopper" in an affectionate reference to this first encounter.
Person 1: I've never played Guitar Hero before. How do you play?

Person 2: Ah, watch and learn, Grasshopper ...
by Trish December 31, 2007
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Grasshopper Sarcasm

When in conversation, person A says something that person B knows is sarcastic but cannot detect the sarcasm in person A's voice. Derives from when a grasshopper is in the grass and you know it is there but you cannot see it.
After Steve has had a mild day of work/school mainly consisting of fooling around.
Steve: "Today was really tiring, I had loads to do"
Alan: "Really? Or is that just grasshopper sarcasm?"
by Monsieur Monsieur October 11, 2013
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Humble Grasshopper

Someone who has a LOT to learn, and who is willing to commit to ACTION
"To start learning Dentistry, learn to be a humble grasshopper!!!!!!!!!"

"Patience, young grasshopper" - Mr. Miyagi (Karate Kid)
by amalgam_creep April 18, 2011
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grasshopper

A term for someone learning from a wiser master. Often used in mockery when something is 'common knowledge' that is easily forgotten.

This word is similar to padwan.
Man 1: "It took me 3 days to download the latest version of Priston Tale"
Man 2: "3 days? WTF, I downloaded it in 34 minutes"
Man 3: "Not everyone has broadband, grasshopper."
by celticshiva March 1, 2004
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young grasshopper

Young grasshopper a term used for a young apprentice in traing by the wise mantis to become wise and mighty.
Man mattys was wasted latsnight hes such a young grasshopper

patients young grasshopper wish fishmantis will show you the way.
by fishmantis October 28, 2013
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Grasshopper-Eyes

/ˈɡrasˌhäpər-īz/
noun

Opposite of cross-eyes. Also known as strabismus or walleye (slang): A condition in which the eyes appear to be looking in different directions as with a grasshopper. Sometimes individuals with this condition are referred to as being "grassy".
Check out them grasshopper-eyes! I can't tell if that fool is eyeballing me or the wall.
by wvance February 13, 2019
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Grasshopper love

When a man takes his index finger and thumb and places then on a another man's chest having the nipple inbetween the index finger and thumb. He then gently rolls his fingers back and forth on ethier side of the nipple causing immense pleasure
Alex was in shock from the grasshopper love Nathan gave him.
by Tom Geaslen December 19, 2005
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