Hobbit Arm

When it came down to it, Shelia was afraid to take Dickey home because the rumors of his hobbit arm.

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"Long" John Smith, a basketball player from the early 80's, had such a problem with his hobbit arm that he had to tape to his leg before every game to avoid injury.
by DeezEnUTees April 17, 2007
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Death Arm

A person who carves symbols of death or ritual evil into his/her arm while listening to death metal.
"Keith is a total death arm. Did you see his arm? He carved "Slayer" into it while listening to "Seasons in the Abyss" on his iPod.
by King Byron July 31, 2008
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alligator arm

usually plural, anyone who never offers to pick up a tab or buy a drink
Don't expect billy to buy a round, his alligator arms don't reach his wallet.
by kmrod September 22, 2006
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arm sleeve

A tattoo that covers a portion of the arm starting at the shoulder. Main types of arm sleeves include the quarter sleeve, half sleeve, 3/4 sleeve, and the full sleeve. Tattoo depictions vary between individuals.
Gwen, thats a nice arm sleeve, who did it?
by troyttoo August 23, 2006
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an arm and a leg

Figuratively, what one would have to sell or otherwise place as collateral in order to afford something of great expense.

Comes from the fact that, when buying things of great expense, it actually feels as if you are having to offer said appendages as collateral for said item you are purchasing.
Man, I just had to spend an arm and a leg to get my car repaired.
by Dennis The Tiger January 31, 2005
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arm candy

An especially attractive date, escort or other companion to a special event. Called "arm candy" because one locks arms with their "candy" (valuable possession) when they enter. A popular connotation of arm candy is a date that someone is using not to enjoy their company, but simply to appear important, wealthy or worthy of attention.

A "golddigger" would likely carry arm candy to a dance or party.
Did you see the arm candy Andrea brought to the dance last night? Her date was so handsome and coy!
by Kyle J July 24, 2006
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an arm and a leg

A metaphor for the concept of equivalent exchange meaning 'at great personal cost', in reference to something gained.

The phrase may have originated from the legend of Edward Elric, an alchemist who attempted to revive his deceased mother and later restored his brother's soul at the physical cost of his left leg and right arm, respectively.
'Hmm, I might go and get a tattoo of one of those Ouroboros things.'
'Be careful, it'll cost you an arm and a leg!'
by josephparkins June 02, 2013
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