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Jim Crow

1) SLANG n.: during the Reconstruction period of the United States, which followed the Civil War, an equally offensive and racist term as modern day "nigger"
2) N.: a law that segregates people
1) EHY! JIM CROW! COMMA BACK HERE SO I CAN LYNCH YOU!
2) These Jim Crows are getting on my nerves.
by VbPeppermint December 25, 2007
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Sheryl Crow

The act of leaving one square of toilet paper on the roll for the next person.
Thanks for pulling a Sheryl Crow on me. I had to wipe with the cardboard tube.
by dukeness February 6, 2012
mugGet the Sheryl Crowmug.

Crow Bag

Combat Recruit Of War. A new recruit, or junior soldier at a unit in the British Army. Tends only to talk about basic training and, in their naivety, how amazing the Army is. Generally considered irritating by more experienced troops.
Soldier: ...So yeah, that was my Afghan.

Crow Bag: Oh that's like in Basic this time when-

Soldier: Shut up Crow Bag, I was in Baghdad when you were in your dad's bag.
by YeahItsThatGuySo January 26, 2016
mugGet the Crow Bagmug.

eat crow

To eat crow implies, at its mildest, an unpleasant action since the flesh of the crow is believed to be unpalatable. As an expression, it denotes the anguish of humiliation at having to admit to wrongdoing or fallability, usually in the wake of hubristic actions or words.
To Eat Crow: What bush ordered for lunch the day after the 2006 mid-term elections
by MacacasayMacacado November 9, 2006
mugGet the eat crowmug.

murder of crows

In the garden I overhear unrefined "caws", as I turn around the house, I see a murder of crows pillaging my strawberry field.
by Lilalotos July 24, 2011
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stone the crow

Stone the crow(s): an exclamation of surprise and/or annoyance, similar to "Well, I'll be a monkey's uncle!" or "If that don't take the cake!" British. Famously said by Jim Broadbent upon winning Best Supporting Actor at the 74th Academy Awards. See OED under "stone" and "crow" for more. Also, phrases.org.uk .
Stone the crows!’ stormed Stanley.

Stone the crows, what's up, mate? Has Australia got the blues?

Cor stone the crows, he thought, this could go on till Christmas.
by Artekka December 23, 2010
mugGet the stone the crowmug.

crow ho

A girl who fucks 3 or more brothers of Alpha Chi Rho or 2 in one night.
That girl is a Crow Ho
by jkknd October 29, 2007
mugGet the crow homug.

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