Driving around in a small area (such as a parking lot). This is usually done because of lack of parking spaces or lack of desirable parking spaces. Often used while waiting to pick somebody up or for a parking space to become available.
Derived from: Aviation term. A repetitive route flown by an aircraft which keeps it in the same area. A holding pattern is used when an aircraft (commonly a commercial airliner) cannot land at an airport, often simply because there are no available runways. In this circumstance, the aircraft will enter a holding pattern while it awaits its turn to land.
It is believed that this term, used in the automotive context, was first used by Steve Packard, however, if anyone else has used this term previously to describe driving in cirles, feel free to post.
Derived from: Aviation term. A repetitive route flown by an aircraft which keeps it in the same area. A holding pattern is used when an aircraft (commonly a commercial airliner) cannot land at an airport, often simply because there are no available runways. In this circumstance, the aircraft will enter a holding pattern while it awaits its turn to land.
It is believed that this term, used in the automotive context, was first used by Steve Packard, however, if anyone else has used this term previously to describe driving in cirles, feel free to post.
When I dropped Mike off to pick up the pizza, there were no good parking spaces, so I went into a holding pattern until he came out.
I didn’t want to double park while waiting for Sue to come out of the store, so I went into a holding pattern, driving around the block until I saw her emerge.
I didn’t want to double park while waiting for Sue to come out of the store, so I went into a holding pattern, driving around the block until I saw her emerge.
by Steve Packard January 17, 2006
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I went to the doctor and discovered that not only was I a test tube baby, but that this would cause me to develop glass pattern baldness by the time I am 23.
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A self patter is described as someone sends an email to a group of coworkers saying, "Hi guys, I just spent the past two hours working out the bugs in our SQL database; it was really really difficult. Rest assured, i've fixed the issue."
Someone in the chain of emails may detect the self patting and send a snarky response email saying, "way to go man!". In this case, the social value of the individual may be descreased and a "bwah" will follow, (see "bwah"). Someone may also mock them with the presentation of a "way to go man" aka "wayty" award.
If the self patting is cleverly disguised, the social value of the individual may be increased.
Someone in the chain of emails may detect the self patting and send a snarky response email saying, "way to go man!". In this case, the social value of the individual may be descreased and a "bwah" will follow, (see "bwah"). Someone may also mock them with the presentation of a "way to go man" aka "wayty" award.
If the self patting is cleverly disguised, the social value of the individual may be increased.
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These girls are very religious, often quirky, sometimes downright insane. For generations science has not known if they fit in the genus of "girl", but after research the "flower pattern" has been defined as their own species..
The flower patterns are usually very sheltered and have 5-25 siblings. Sightings in the wild are rare, though some have been reported at county fairs. A large concentration can be found at Bob Jones University.
These girls are very religious, often quirky, sometimes downright insane. For generations science has not known if they fit in the genus of "girl", but after research the "flower pattern" has been defined as their own species..
The flower patterns are usually very sheltered and have 5-25 siblings. Sightings in the wild are rare, though some have been reported at county fairs. A large concentration can be found at Bob Jones University.
Dude#1: Hey should I ask out that girl over there?
Dude#2: Nah man, she's a flower pattern girl, holding hands is like third base for them.
Dude#2: Nah man, she's a flower pattern girl, holding hands is like third base for them.
by ANMAN September 2, 2010
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Person : Hey you! Yes you! Get to sleep, Your lack of a sleeping pattern is unhealthy!
WoW Player : *lazily slurs* Lemme fnsh ths dunjun *eats week old unidentifiable food off the floor*
WoW Player : *Finishes dungeon and ques up for 'one more'
WoW Player : *lazily slurs* Lemme fnsh ths dunjun *eats week old unidentifiable food off the floor*
WoW Player : *Finishes dungeon and ques up for 'one more'
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Man, her pants were so tight, I could see the lace pattern.
Yeah, her dress style is extreme business provocative, you can see the lace pattern.
Hooters waitresses have to abide by their dress code, which is "see the lace pattern".
Yeah, her dress style is extreme business provocative, you can see the lace pattern.
Hooters waitresses have to abide by their dress code, which is "see the lace pattern".
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