The other approved model of London "Black cab", constructed of GRP in Tamworth. Favoured by some taxi drivers due to price. Boxy design (looks like a cross between an old volvo and a bus) means nowhere near as famous as the London Taxi. See also plastic pig.
Im not hailing that metrocab
by oracle August 19, 2004
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Metrocons typically derive their worldview from some sort of intellectual reasoning, as opposed to soaking up the worldview from base emotions, reflexes and socializing with like-minded people, like hardcore people of other political orientations typically do.
This makes them typically much more tolerant than other conservatives are, so metrocons are often viewed by hardcore conservatives as 'fake' or 'meek' or not genuine, somewhat similar to RINOs (Republican In Name Only), with an obvious difference, though: RINOs can be rural or metropolitan.
In short, RINOs are moderate left-liberals with some conservative tendencies, while metrocons are city intellectuals who for some reason decided to value something from conservative worldview. One notable British metrocon is Theodore Dalrymple. In US, they are much more numerous, with Jonah Goldberg and Mark Steyn being among the most prominent.
Metrocons typically derive their worldview from some sort of intellectual reasoning, as opposed to soaking up the worldview from base emotions, reflexes and socializing with like-minded people, like hardcore people of other political orientations typically do.
This makes them typically much more tolerant than other conservatives are, so metrocons are often viewed by hardcore conservatives as 'fake' or 'meek' or not genuine, somewhat similar to RINOs (Republican In Name Only), with an obvious difference, though: RINOs can be rural or metropolitan.
In short, RINOs are moderate left-liberals with some conservative tendencies, while metrocons are city intellectuals who for some reason decided to value something from conservative worldview. One notable British metrocon is Theodore Dalrymple. In US, they are much more numerous, with Jonah Goldberg and Mark Steyn being among the most prominent.
by mrkafk March 2, 2006
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a list or collection of words and phrases that reflects one's knowledge of and exposure to urban living. One's metrocabulary can be enhanced in many ways, such as frequent participation in urban social activities and receiving the Urban Dictionary's "Word of the Day" e-mail.
by Susan R. March 13, 2009
Get the metrocabulary mug.Belief in the superiority of one's own metropolis. Also, to judge other cities based on the standards of one's own.
Frat boy: "New York is the best city EVER bro, Chi town can't even compair."
Someone with brain cells: "Metrocentrism!"
Someone with brain cells: "Metrocentrism!"
by CRWR June 15, 2010
Get the Metrocentrism mug.That Prestone J. Davis be one bad-ass Metrocard. He became division president through melanic manipulation and being below 7.5 IRE units (super black}
by Jean Shepehrd K2ORS February 11, 2009
Get the Metrocard mug.A disorder, commonly suffered by Millenials and Boomers alike, in which the person loses all recollection of the location of their subway MetroCard.
Often such VMS victims can be seen muffling through their wallets over and over unsuccessfully looking for the MetroCard they purchased the day before.
Often such VMS victims can be seen muffling through their wallets over and over unsuccessfully looking for the MetroCard they purchased the day before.
Where the f#@k is my card, I just bought it yesterday? My VMS: Vanishing MetroCard Syndrome must be flaring up.
Hang on man, I need to buy a new MeteoCard; I have VMS
Hang on man, I need to buy a new MeteoCard; I have VMS
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One if not the BIGGEST Anime conventions in the United States. Held anually at the Tampa Convention Center in Downtown Tampa, Florida since 2001. This convention spans over three days on a weekend in late July/ early August. This Convention host the one and only Original Anime Human Chess Match where Two teams of 16 "act out" a chess match with scripted Fights. Metrocon also hosts the Masquerade Ball, Tournaments for Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero, Magic: The Gathering TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh TCG and a Rave. Metrocon is basically a reason to Cosplay as your favorite anime or Video Game Chracter.
One if not the BIGGEST Anime conventions in the United States. Held anually at the Tampa Convention Center in Downtown Tampa, Florida since 2001. This convention spans over three days on a weekend in late July/ early August. This Convention host the one and only Original Anime Human Chess Match where Two teams of 16 "act out" a chess match with scripted Fights. Metrocon also hosts the Masquerade Ball, Tournaments for Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero, Magic: The Gathering TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh TCG and a Rave. Metrocon is basically a reason to Cosplay as your favorite anime or Video Game Chracter.
Johnny: "Hey, Timmy, are you going to Metrocon?"
Timmy:"Of Course!"
Johnny: "Who are you Cosplaying as?"
Timmy: "I'm going as Dante from Devil May Cry!"
Timmy:"Of Course!"
Johnny: "Who are you Cosplaying as?"
Timmy: "I'm going as Dante from Devil May Cry!"
by Envy The Sin August 10, 2008
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