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family values 

A loosely defined set of ideals held by most conservatives. Things like xenophobia and homophobia, censorship, the killing of non-Christians, and sometimes racism.

Basically: PG rated.
Family values? Pisht! I'm gonna go download some porn.
family values by Shard April 21, 2005

family law 

An extortion racket whereby children are taken from fathers as an excuse to justify taking his wealth and income, with the proceeds divided between the mother and lawyers.
The difference between kidnapping and family law is that kidnappers sometimes give the children back after they get the money.
family law by tarelasi October 24, 2007

Family Feud 

A long-running game show where two families try to guess what the "survey says" in order to win $20,000. Originally hosted by Richard Dawson, then by Ray Combs, then by Louie Anderson, then by Richard Karn, and finally is currently hosted by John O'Hurley.
John: Hey, did you see yesterday's episode of Family Feud?
Jack: No, I missed it. What happened?
John: The question was "Name something you feel before you buy it.", and some woman buzzed in and said "excited"!
Family Feud by Corn Flake September 21, 2006

Family, The 

Family, The: The term "Family" for a Mafia organization, such as the "Five Families" of New York, is rooted in the Victorian term "The Family" (or "Family People"), slang for the underworld.
Family, The by Twathenge April 29, 2006

family hopping 

visiting various family members' houses in a small span of time, especially over the thanksgiving and christmas holidays. not unlike bar hopping
jessica: where will you be on christmas day?

rachael: i'll be family hopping all week
family hopping by rjennings December 9, 2009

Family Wreath 

Instead of a Family Tree, this term refers to a family derived from a lot of incest.
Jed: Shit, you know they all marry their cousins!?Inbred sons of bitches ain’t got a Family Tree, they got a Family Wreath!