raison d'etre

(n.) Ray-sohn D'etrah.
In French, literally, "Reason of being/ Reason (of) to be."
Raison D'etre is a term used to signify one's own existence. It is used to show that one has rights to be where they are or to do as they are doing.

"John lost his girlfriend, and aswell his future lost his raison d'etre. They found the body that afternoon when the school called to report his absence."

by Fnar May 1, 2005

Rayson

Most commenly used as a last name of the Irish.
Usually fairly wealthy, and popular. Rayson's are most likely have a good life set up for them and are sucessful people.

"Hey dude, dont you wish you were a Rayson?"
"Yo that Rayson is so dope."

by a rayson. January 11, 2010

rawson

from the term, "to pull a rawson" meaning to complete an almost impossible task over a short period of time

"He'll have to pull a rawson to meet that deadline"

by oli smith September 14, 2005

Ralston

1. To be squirrelly;

2. Someone with the nickname Squirrel;

1. Calm down. Don't be so Ralston.
2. Where's Squirrel? I can't find Ralston anywhere.

by SirJigglesAlot January 26, 2010

Aron Ralston

An American rock climber who received widespread attention in 2003 when he cut off his own lower arm after having it trapped beneath a boulder. Considered by many to set the bar for manliness.

Aron Ralston makes me look like a little Catholic schoolgirl by comparison. Or maybe it was my operation.

by DynamixX6 April 14, 2008

serving raisons

The wonderful act of cold taking its toll and erecting the female nipple to the extent in which it is fully visible through the shirt.

A females cold nipples.

A very hard set up nipples.

"Yo did you see that chick? Yea she was serving raisons!"

by John Scan... July 21, 2006

Raulson

The friendship, just kidding, the relationship between Sarah Paulson and Lily Rabe. Also the best ship name in history.

“What’s your favourite ahs ship?”
“Anything raulson.”
“Omg. Same.”

by cannibal joker September 20, 2019