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needed killing

A regional term in the South and parts of the Southwest. A person can become such a trial and burden on those around hin that when someone finally shoots him, everyone who knew him says, "Well... He needed killing." It was often used in reference to outlaws when word arrived of their deaths.

In modern times the usage is more in terms of referring to a bad sort as "he needs killing". There are, however, several recorded instances where someone on trial for murder has attempted to use it as a defense - sort of a 'self-defense after long history of intolerable actions' kind of thing. Sometimes the dirty, rotten *&%#@%&#* NEEDED KILLING!
When a notorious criminal is executed: "He needed killing!"
by Dirty BamaDave March 12, 2008
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citation needed

Wikipedianese for 'bullshit'.
Jade Goody's death triggered an outpouring of grief across the United Kingdom citation needed
by Lord Grimcock February 7, 2010
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Because Chico needed the money

When a performer takes a job solely for the money.

Inspired by Gilbert Gottfried's impression of an old Groucho Marx where he explains why the Marx Brothers took jobs on terrible projects late in their career.
"Why would Orson Wellles agree to be in that animated Transformers movie?"

"Simple, it was because Chico needed the money!"
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Citation Needed

A disclaimer for any time you quote something from Wikipedia as fact. Acknowledges that it isn't the world's most "reliable" source, but it's still good enough for you to use.
Drew: I heard the old Red Ranger from Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers is gay, citation needed.

Cody: Yeah, I heard that elephant populations have tripled in three years, citation needed.
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neffed

To be made a fool of; To make a fool of; To confound or prove wrong; embarrasing someone
also Total and undeniable dominance of a person, group of people or situation as to make them/it akin to ones bitch.
Dude! you just got Neffed up the A! or
You were really neffed when you walked in on your girlfriend cheating on you.
by alex neff January 2, 2008
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citation needed

One of the Wikipedia's most used phrases. Means that the wikipedian who wrote something before it, could be putting his/her own point of view or even lying.
Mourinho is going to be a manager for England national soccer team. (citation needed)
by abdullais4u January 4, 2008
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Neefer

neefer (neef, nef, or nefer) is a word that can be used at any time, anyplace, and have any meaning you would like. it can be a noun, verb, adjective, adverb, etc. its basically the neeferest word ever.
"oh my gosh, you're such a neef! i cannot believe you would do that!" or "wow, that's the neeferest thing i've ever heard you say; so inspiring" or "go nef a neef you neefer!"
by Mara Serpa May 19, 2008
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