Originally coined by basketball commentators, used to refer to a smart, and conventional move or decision made by a player, usually leading to a good outcome, such as a basket or foul on the opposing side.
When used in everyday speaking, it carries much the same meaning, and is usually used to point out whether or not a decision made was smart and paid off, or stupid and useless.
When used in everyday speaking, it carries much the same meaning, and is usually used to point out whether or not a decision made was smart and paid off, or stupid and useless.
A: Dude.... I still don't have a date for the prom.
B: Just go ask (average girl) out, I bet she's on the same boat as you.
A: Screw her, I'm going to try asking (much more desired girl) to go.
B: Buddy, there's only a week left, it's not exactly a high percentage play, plus I bet she already has a date.
B: Just go ask (average girl) out, I bet she's on the same boat as you.
A: Screw her, I'm going to try asking (much more desired girl) to go.
B: Buddy, there's only a week left, it's not exactly a high percentage play, plus I bet she already has a date.
by seouldout December 27, 2010
Get the high percentage play mug.When a nerdy couple date only using technology. One does not Forty Percent Date face to face, physical contact is not allowed and under no circumstances can the two speak to one another offline unless they are in a group of at least ten people. Forty Percent Dating is only used when both counterparts of the couple are too socially awkward, anxious or inept to do anything with one another. Both are extremely relieved when the relationship is terminated as they had difficulty stringing one sentence together in order to speak to their boyfriend/girlfriend. This mostly happens in younger couples with less experience in the dating world, not many can get passed Forty Percent Dating until their third or fourth relationship. It is then when they may grasp the concept of dates. It is not very often when a person finds themselves unable to get passed the Forty Percent Dating stage of their life. Normally, if this happens it is because the person is too co-dependent on their friends and doesn't make enough time for their relationship. It is suggested that they take a slight step back from their friendships and become more involved in their romantic interest. Forty Percent Dating is also known as: Somewhat Dating, Halfway Dating and Loveless Relationships.
"Hey man, did you finally dump that girl you had a Forty Percent Relationship with?"
<Person 1> and <Person 2> dated for three months. In that time they talked face to face once. The rest of their lives were dominated by the internet and texting, it was to the point that if they made eye contact it scared them. They were Forty Percent dating.
<Person 1> and <Person 2> dated for three months. In that time they talked face to face once. The rest of their lives were dominated by the internet and texting, it was to the point that if they made eye contact it scared them. They were Forty Percent dating.
by Incapableofkeepingrelationship May 19, 2013
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Someone who teaches that the Black man is God. Contrary to popular belief, a Five Percenter can be black brown yellow or white. They believe in freedom, justice and equality.
Five Percenters are also known as the Gods and Earths. They do not believe in a God in the sky. Their emphasis is on teaching young men and women.
by Atu May 17, 2005
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symptoms include moaning, groaning, complaining, frustration and eventual boredom
symptoms include moaning, groaning, complaining, frustration and eventual boredom
"I'm ready to play infinity blade 2!"
*2 hours later*
screen "20 percent of battery"
"FFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU"
*2 hours later*
screen "20 percent of battery"
"FFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU"
by tubasplat2010 December 27, 2011
Get the 20 percent of Battery mug.Perplexia is a neurologically-based disorder, whereby the individual suffers from prolonged bouts of confusion, indecision and randomness.
Perplexic persons or perplexica are often overwhelmed by simple navigational tasks, and may get lost on a day-to-day basis. Perplexia is incurable.
by Sarah Wraight August 29, 2006
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Someone who believes fascism’s critique of Western aesthetics is lost in its conversion to a linguistic framework (political theory) PARTICULARLY in terms of low-context Indo-European languages.
Refers to the 5% of the fascist movement that reduces fascism to a synthesis of Italian aesthetic idealism and Hindu sensualism.
A member of the meta-right.
A messianist.
Someone who believes fascism’s critique of Western aesthetics is lost in its conversion to a linguistic framework (political theory) PARTICULARLY in terms of low-context Indo-European languages.
Refers to the 5% of the fascist movement that reduces fascism to a synthesis of Italian aesthetic idealism and Hindu sensualism.
A member of the meta-right.
A messianist.
A five-percenter would discourage political organization along fascist lines as he posits fascism to be an existential philosophy driven by aesthetic critique ie he views a linguistics as a poor framework for fascism. As evidence for this position, he presents fascism's self-destructive political engagements and social organizational theory.
by sandraxine July 2, 2018
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See also 48% Nation.
See also 48% Nation.
by colin s s February 19, 2005
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