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tape up

Also known as a taper. A type of haircut originally attributed to young urban black men and then popularized by 5th generation 16-26 year old Italian-Americans living in the New York/New Jersey suburbs. It is like a fade that stops right above the ear and about 2-3 inches above the neckline, allowing the hair on the rest of the head to be longer. If taken to the next level, by meticulously putting 3 pounds of gel onto the scalp and twisting locks of hair into "spikes," it becomes a blow out. Accessories required to complete the "neo-guido" look: Black Armani Exchange/FCUK sleeveless shirt, Diesel Jeans, Armani Exchange belt, tasteless "jewel" encrusted necklace and/or watch, white Nike Air Force Ones, orange tan in the middle of December, waxed eyebrows, fake Brooklyn accent, IQ less than 90, Nextel permanently flipped open and implanted into the right hand, entry level luxury car or "hooked-up" ricer with italian flag reflector above the rear fender, Growing up Gotti Season One DVD. Italian heritage not necessary.
Tape up #1: Yo son im goin to da club with John Gotti tonite, nigga.
Tape up #2: Yo getdafuckouttahea nigga, you gotta show up to traffic court tonite for doin' 75 in a 20 in the G35 your mafioso father bought you.
Tape up #1: It's arite man my uncle Vincenzo is the prosecuta, ima be good son!
Tape up #2: Word, son! Hit up that nigga Gotti!
Tape up #1: Yo I was lyin son, I dont know him. I just wanted you to think I was da shit. I gotta stay home tonite anyway. Grandma made lasagna.
Tape up #2:..............yo your a pussy, kid.
Tape up #1: I know.....son.
by Tony Rigatoni July 3, 2005
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give it up

to cheer for someone, or what they bring to the game
Give it up to your dj on the 1-2s keepin it crunk for the party
by DJ Kayla February 29, 2004
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knuckle up

a phrase uttered in encouragement meaning: "muster your courage, intestinal fortitude and love for the American-way in preparation for an upcoming (or admist a) challenge
of epic proportions!"
(uttered many times by one of the dudes in the movie "The Matrixs:Revolutions" during battle
against the electro-mechanical foe)
"Here they come boys ... Knuckle up!"
by abc July 13, 2004
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hat up

An older expression (circa 1950's) used to describe the action of leaving one's present location (see outie)
"Gotta work in the morning, so I'm gonna hat up."
by B.T. Foster July 27, 2006
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gassed up

by The Dark$ide June 22, 2015
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throwing up

After throwing up, I was ready for another round of beers
by MUPPETZZ December 6, 2009
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Thumbs-up

The ancient phallic symbol of male virility, used today as a means of confirmation or approval.
That ignorant woman flashed me the thumbs-up.
by stillborndesires July 26, 2004
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