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
2) N.: a law that segregates people
by VbPeppermint November 13, 2007
by dukeness January 20, 2012
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.
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 November 20, 2015
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.
by MacacasayMacacado November 09, 2006
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 23, 2011
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.
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
by jkknd October 14, 2007