Noun.
A unexpectedly disappointing, pedestrian or boring ending to any experience that promised otherwise. Originally applied to meals, including at the eponymous Curry Point restaurant, it is today frequently used to describe anecdotes or other conversation.
Not to be confused with the Curie Point, which is the temperature at which a material loses its permanent magnetic orientation.
A unexpectedly disappointing, pedestrian or boring ending to any experience that promised otherwise. Originally applied to meals, including at the eponymous Curry Point restaurant, it is today frequently used to describe anecdotes or other conversation.
Not to be confused with the Curie Point, which is the temperature at which a material loses its permanent magnetic orientation.
Example 1:
Person A: Did I tell you about the last part of my trip, when I went to Costa Rica?
Person B: Not yet, but I bet it was amazing.
Person A: So, actually, I ended up deciding not to go and come home early because I needed to water my plants.
Person B: Wow, is that curry point I’m tasting?
Example 2:
Person T: Have you heard the one where a snake walks into a bar?
Person U: Nope, but I like all sorts of jokes - but only if the humour and grammar are of high quality.
Person T: Hmm, nevermind then - it’s definitely a bit of a curry point!
Person A: Did I tell you about the last part of my trip, when I went to Costa Rica?
Person B: Not yet, but I bet it was amazing.
Person A: So, actually, I ended up deciding not to go and come home early because I needed to water my plants.
Person B: Wow, is that curry point I’m tasting?
Example 2:
Person T: Have you heard the one where a snake walks into a bar?
Person U: Nope, but I like all sorts of jokes - but only if the humour and grammar are of high quality.
Person T: Hmm, nevermind then - it’s definitely a bit of a curry point!
by Steve Danger August 21, 2013
When taking a picture with someone, the act of pointing to the person with whom you're standing as if to claim said person as your bro.
by BNLgrl July 27, 2016
prop. n.; a small neighborhood in Pittsburgh. A slice of heaven on Earth; "it never rains in Point Breeze." Where people who actually live in Squirrel Hill claim they live, for obvious reasons.
Jack: "Where you do you live, Ryan?" Ryan: "Uh, Point Breeze." Jack: "What...isn't that Squirrel Hill?" Ryan, panicking: "Uh...no!!!"
by Okzoz July 31, 2011
by Pool Bear March 27, 2011
Points that you offer to people in a last resort to convince someone. Usually ends up failing, but its always a good effort.
Guy 1: Dude you'll get bonus points if go slap that girl's ass.
Guy 2: What are you retarded?
Guy 1: I'll give you a dollar.
Guy 2: How about no?
Guy 1: How about a dollar AND bonus points?
Guy 2: Deal.
Guy 2: What are you retarded?
Guy 1: I'll give you a dollar.
Guy 2: How about no?
Guy 1: How about a dollar AND bonus points?
Guy 2: Deal.
by PrivCaboose March 25, 2008
A system of points that measures how swagful or dope someone is. Whenever a person does something swag worthy they are rewarded with swag points. however if they do something uncool, they lose points. (Somewhat Like Cool Points)
by KidSwagg October 29, 2010
1) to lead the charge.
2) to take the lead on a campaign, program or project.
3) sometimes used when requesting back-up
etymology: the "point man" is generally the person in charge. The "point guard" in basketball is the player that runs the teams offense. His main objective is to score points.
2) to take the lead on a campaign, program or project.
3) sometimes used when requesting back-up
etymology: the "point man" is generally the person in charge. The "point guard" in basketball is the player that runs the teams offense. His main objective is to score points.
A) I'm running point on this so I need you to guard for me.
B) This is a difficult project. Who do you have that can run point on this?
B) This is a difficult project. Who do you have that can run point on this?
by westsan September 24, 2011