Play Sweden

To act as a neutral party during an event or argument.

Guy 1: Hey has Jane picked her Super Bowl team yet?
Guy 2: Nope, she's playing Sweden this year.
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Guy 1: So what did Joe think about the divorce?
Guy 2: He's friends with both of them, so He's gonna play Sweden.

by Dexi October 10, 2009

play uncle

Heard this term recently on Insecure with Issa Rae. It seems to refer to a friend of one's parents or family. Someone who is part of the family, but not an actual relative. Different from a "playground uncle". Used the way those in Asian communities sometimes refer to their parent's friends as "auntie"

Come over and meet my play uncle--he's been around since I was 5

by Fandelaspalabras February 7, 2019

Play some minecraft

Rough anal sex, typically with two men.

Jerry: Wanna play some minecraft?
Isaac: Sure!
Jerry: Alright hop on my couch so we can get started!

by Minecraft Player March 3, 2021

play your cards right

watching what you say or do in order to get what you want or “win” something

she might like you if you play your cards right

if you play your cards right you might be able to convince them

by soupppuddle January 2, 2022

Play the white man

To behave in a fair, acceptable manner.

"Come on mate, play the white man, you're acting like a fucking Jungle Bunny"

by Ross October 26, 2004

play it off

1) To act as if something which has been brought up as a major occurance is really nothing special.

2) To escape punishment or an uncomfortable situation by denying allegations of involvement, esp. by placing blame on another person

1) Sukisoya thought the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima was tremendously horrible, but Gerard played it off as a necessary step for progress

2) Mrs. Lowery accused me of stealing the test key, but I played it off on my home boy Reggie

by The Rabid Definer September 17, 2003

"Play me or Trade me" speech

Usually when a star athlete is benched for a period, they come out to the media and ask the Coach to play me or trade me, meaning get me on the field or let me go somewhere else and play. When you have been dating a woman for about six months, (or six weeks, in some cases), she may ask you where this relationship is going, ie either play me (marry me) or let me find someone else that will (trade me)

"How are things going with Sue??" "well, she gave me the "Play me or Trade me" speech last night, because we have been dating for a year and haven't mentioned getting married"

"Bummer, I feel for you..."

by Irish Mike 2006 October 25, 2007