The method of turning left on a street that forbids left hand turns. You drive through the intersection, turn right at the next intersection, and continue around the block with two more right turns until you end up going in the left-hand direction you wanted to travel in the first place. So named because of 19th Avenue in San Francisco--a long stretch of road that forbids left hand turns.
Sara: I want to head into the Sunset district, but I can't turn left.
Andra: Just make a California left at the next light.
Andra: Just make a California left at the next light.
by SGirl November 10, 2005
Get the California left mug.A play on the phrase "new york state of mind"; the act of thinking, acting, and possessing the traits of a true californian. Such characteristics include frequenting the beach, using slang known only to true californians, eating beach cuisine like acai bowls, or operating a vehicle like a california driver. Most people with the california state of mind are not afraid to set trends or act differently than non-californians because they know deep down the californian way is always right (excluding the economy). Having a California State of mind is closely tied with being under the influence of californication, and can be seen in one's laid back, dgaf-like personality.
That dude totally has the california state of mind; he listens to trendy indie music in the car while eating a california burrito, talking on the phone, and going 85 mph on his way to ocean beach.
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A) What do you call a Republican from California in the rest of the U.S?
dunno what?
A Democrat.
B) As a Californian Republican, I stand for better education, more jobs, a balanced budget, government stimulation, and a better environment.
dunno what?
A Democrat.
B) As a Californian Republican, I stand for better education, more jobs, a balanced budget, government stimulation, and a better environment.
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Get the california mug.Kind of Kush, obviously grown in California, that i don't get to see a lot here in New York. It is the best bud I have ever smoked. It gave me an almost dxm like high. The giant nug that i saw had a little bit of dark purple shit and mad crystals. I highly recommend it if you ever have access to it. The last time I got as high as I did on a fat 10 was when I had to blaze down 3 blunts of Outdoor Killerz. STRONG SHIT.
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Get the California Kush mug.Using the shoulder of a five lane freeway to pass a slow moving car in the left hand lane. Often this move is made by a douche bag that is driving a late model European coupe or sedan.
Son (sitting shotgun): Wow Dad! Look at that BMW pass that car up ahead.
Father (driving): Don't ever do that shit!
Son: Do what?
Father: The California slingshot, son.
Father (driving): Don't ever do that shit!
Son: Do what?
Father: The California slingshot, son.
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