bender

A phrase for one who is incompetent or inexperienced at hockey. The word is believed to originate from American high school hockey, and has spread into mainstream culture to describe anyone who is unskilled at an activity. The Canadian phrase hoser also has a similar meaning in youth sports.
Atonym: dangle

Wayne Gretzky makes Sydney Crosby look like a bender.

by hankg January 5, 2008

bender

one who bends ankles during the 2 laps

pitts is such a bender

by I GOT WORMS™ January 16, 2008

bender

a term describing a compassionate, loving, yet silly person who keeps hearts under lock and key, forever under their watch

Ryan: I'm never letting you go, love.
Elaine: You're such a bender!

by greekprincess95 January 16, 2013

bender

a homosexual male (in British slang)

in the '70s, no one knew Elton was a bender

by su france July 23, 2008

bender

when you get mind blowingly drunk for a period of three or more days.

Dude, i went on this 6 day bender after we lost the race.

by Emily Anne May 19, 2005

bender

Homosexual, from the phrase 'Gender bender' commonly used in the 80's. Has nothing to do with men bending over is many would believe.

Oh my god that guy is such a bender

by u4ric December 28, 2005

bender

a big party, said around the Boston area

We hafta throw a bender tonight

by Mathewlane September 7, 2006