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Grasshopper

Term that refers to one who is a novice, a greenhorn, a student/disciple, a subordinate, or just simply ignorant.

Has its origins from the "Kung Fu" television series from the 1970s, starring David Carradine as the Shaolin priest Kwai Chang Caine. As a young student at the Shaolin temple, Caine, in his youthful ignorance, takes pity on a blind Shaolin master, believing the master's blindness to be a terrible affliction. The master quickly corrects Caine, illustrating that despite his blindness, his awareness of the world is much higher than Caine's -- for example, the master takes notice of the grasshopper at Caine's feet whereas Caine does not.

From that moment on, the blind master befriends Caine and becomes a mentor to him. He gives Caine the nickname of "Grasshopper" in an affectionate reference to this first encounter.
Person 1: I've never played Guitar Hero before. How do you play?

Person 2: Ah, watch and learn, Grasshopper ...
by Trish December 31, 2007
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John Grisham

One of the better writers in the modern time, John Grisham has made a career of his books pertaining to the law profession, such as The Client and The Firm. Over the past few years, his writing has gone downhill as he focuses away from law and into other subjects, which take away from his reputation.
Stop writing about sports and write about law John Grisham!
by jgreader September 22, 2005
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Grasshopper Sarcasm

When in conversation, person A says something that person B knows is sarcastic but cannot detect the sarcasm in person A's voice. Derives from when a grasshopper is in the grass and you know it is there but you cannot see it.
After Steve has had a mild day of work/school mainly consisting of fooling around.
Steve: "Today was really tiring, I had loads to do"
Alan: "Really? Or is that just grasshopper sarcasm?"
by Monsieur Monsieur October 11, 2013
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Humble Grasshopper

Someone who has a LOT to learn, and who is willing to commit to ACTION
"To start learning Dentistry, learn to be a humble grasshopper!!!!!!!!!"

"Patience, young grasshopper" - Mr. Miyagi (Karate Kid)
by amalgam_creep April 18, 2011
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gramishy

A description of something saying it's like a grandma. Grandma-ish.
"Do you see what she's wearing, it's so gramishy!"
"OMG! I swear I've seen my grandma wearing that! How gramishy."
by tacosarerllygood January 29, 2018
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Grishm

He is the most important person in the world
Grishm can make you smile at the worst times.

He has the best humor
One who is his best friend is blessed to have him he is the source of happiness.

Without him things would feel incomplete.

He is tall and cute too cute
His smile just makes your day better

Having him is a boon.
Preti-do u know him?

Me- yes that's the amazing grishm!!
by Blueberry2704 April 7, 2023
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grasshopper

A term for someone learning from a wiser master. Often used in mockery when something is 'common knowledge' that is easily forgotten.

This word is similar to padwan.
Man 1: "It took me 3 days to download the latest version of Priston Tale"
Man 2: "3 days? WTF, I downloaded it in 34 minutes"
Man 3: "Not everyone has broadband, grasshopper."
by celticshiva March 1, 2004
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