by Baron Greenback December 10, 2008
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"I get ripped off every year! I always get a Birthmas present instead of Christmas and Birthday presents since I was born on Christmas day!"
by Alilrebelchick February 22, 2010
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Originally coined by basketball commentators, used to refer to a smart, and conventional move or decision made by a player, usually leading to a good outcome, such as a basket or foul on the opposing side.
When used in everyday speaking, it carries much the same meaning, and is usually used to point out whether or not a decision made was smart and paid off, or stupid and useless.
When used in everyday speaking, it carries much the same meaning, and is usually used to point out whether or not a decision made was smart and paid off, or stupid and useless.
A: Dude.... I still don't have a date for the prom.
B: Just go ask (average girl) out, I bet she's on the same boat as you.
A: Screw her, I'm going to try asking (much more desired girl) to go.
B: Buddy, there's only a week left, it's not exactly a high percentage play, plus I bet she already has a date.
B: Just go ask (average girl) out, I bet she's on the same boat as you.
A: Screw her, I'm going to try asking (much more desired girl) to go.
B: Buddy, there's only a week left, it's not exactly a high percentage play, plus I bet she already has a date.
by seouldout December 27, 2010
Get the high percentage play mug.When cultural change breeds chronic displays of ostentation. Usually occurs when a person from humble beginnings inserts his/her self into a more high-brow lifestyle.
The moment Ginny Sue moved from Hicksville to New York City, she developed the worst case of Acquired Pretentious Syndrome (APS) I've ever seen.
by CPodWrites January 7, 2011
Get the Acquired Pretentious Syndrome (APS) mug.When a nerdy couple date only using technology. One does not Forty Percent Date face to face, physical contact is not allowed and under no circumstances can the two speak to one another offline unless they are in a group of at least ten people. Forty Percent Dating is only used when both counterparts of the couple are too socially awkward, anxious or inept to do anything with one another. Both are extremely relieved when the relationship is terminated as they had difficulty stringing one sentence together in order to speak to their boyfriend/girlfriend. This mostly happens in younger couples with less experience in the dating world, not many can get passed Forty Percent Dating until their third or fourth relationship. It is then when they may grasp the concept of dates. It is not very often when a person finds themselves unable to get passed the Forty Percent Dating stage of their life. Normally, if this happens it is because the person is too co-dependent on their friends and doesn't make enough time for their relationship. It is suggested that they take a slight step back from their friendships and become more involved in their romantic interest. Forty Percent Dating is also known as: Somewhat Dating, Halfway Dating and Loveless Relationships.
"Hey man, did you finally dump that girl you had a Forty Percent Relationship with?"
<Person 1> and <Person 2> dated for three months. In that time they talked face to face once. The rest of their lives were dominated by the internet and texting, it was to the point that if they made eye contact it scared them. They were Forty Percent dating.
<Person 1> and <Person 2> dated for three months. In that time they talked face to face once. The rest of their lives were dominated by the internet and texting, it was to the point that if they made eye contact it scared them. They were Forty Percent dating.
by Incapableofkeepingrelationship May 19, 2013
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Five Percenters are also known as the Gods and Earths. They do not believe in a God in the sky. Their emphasis is on teaching young men and women.
by Atu May 17, 2005
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The US is an old hand at staging preventive wars. Through clever use of propaganda to infuse nationalism and support for its wars among the population it is able to attack and invade sovereign countries under the guise of "liberation" or "preemptive attack".
See also War with Iraq.
The US is an old hand at staging preventive wars. Through clever use of propaganda to infuse nationalism and support for its wars among the population it is able to attack and invade sovereign countries under the guise of "liberation" or "preemptive attack".
See also War with Iraq.
I'll go and punch a blind person in a wheelchair on the street and call it a preventive attack. He was clearly going for my wallet!
by PoopyPoo August 3, 2005
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