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needed killing 

A regional term in the South and parts of the Southwest. A person can become such a trial and burden on those around hin that when someone finally shoots him, everyone who knew him says, "Well... He needed killing." It was often used in reference to outlaws when word arrived of their deaths.

In modern times the usage is more in terms of referring to a bad sort as "he needs killing". There are, however, several recorded instances where someone on trial for murder has attempted to use it as a defense - sort of a 'self-defense after long history of intolerable actions' kind of thing. Sometimes the dirty, rotten *&%#@%&#* NEEDED KILLING!
When a notorious criminal is executed: "He needed killing!"

Needles, ca 

Hot. Miserable. The devil's vacation spot until it got too hot for him. Your balls will sweat to your ankles. Do not touch the rocks. They will ban you for life. On second thought, touch all of the rocks.
Needles, Ca. is so hot that your momma's rocks are melting.
Needles, ca by Hotterthanhell August 14, 2017
that one person who constantly makes you laugh and brings back reeses pieces from America
wow that nedley sure does know how to shop for reeces pieces.
Nedley by hihihihihihi2345 December 5, 2012

Needless Markup 

Slang for Neiman Marcus, a very expensive department store.
I spent $5 for my t-shirt at Target, but she spent $105 for the same shirt at Needless Markup.
Needless Markup by KChristieH October 10, 2007

citation needed 

Wikipedianese for 'bullshit'.
Jade Goody's death triggered an outpouring of grief across the United Kingdom citation needed
citation needed by Lord Grimcock February 7, 2010

Needlespeak 

When someone is speaking in a manner that is beyond a normal person's understanding.
I don't get what Jeremy is saying because he insists on using Needlespeak to make me feel stupid.
Needlespeak by ReniadelNile March 11, 2010