alternative

A term used to descibe music that is an alternative from the mainstream music. Although this term is irrelevent now, because what is refered to as alternative is in fact, the mainstream music.

Boy1:what kind of music do you like"
Boy2:alternative.
Boy1:why?
Boy2:because i dont like to listen to the same thing everyone else does.
Boy1:umm alternative is what everyone listens to....

by Blake Springer September 18, 2005

alternative

adj. used to describe people or things that are or appear impaired to the point of hilarity, usually mentally. Usage is mostly localised to a small alternative high school in Michigan.

"You're being kind of alternative today" "That car/goat is alternative."

by Schmill the Definer May 8, 2006

Alternator

If somethings wrong with your car, It is probably this

Paul:Hey bill what do you thinks wrong with her?

Bill:it’s probably the alternator

by Why is it long August 3, 2021

altern

a person who thinks she's different than the rest of the world, and makes and endless amount of effort to show it.

i'M ALtErN bEcaUSe i LisTeN tO bAnDS tHat NO ONE ELSE LisTeNs tO

by expertinwords.com April 16, 2019

alternative

supposedly different to the 'norm'. A term also used to describe categories which society has placed us. Usually goths, moshers who reckon everyones out to get them call themselves alternatives, because theyre the same as everyone else.

'nuff said

by Laura M January 2, 2004

alternative

The one who waits in line to become mainstream.

Tim Burton used to be alternative. Now he makes videoclips for The Killers.

by steliott February 4, 2007

alternative

A label that includes Goth, Greebo, Skaters, Fetishtic wearers, Emos, Scenesters and the like

I feel really alternative today.

by Master Patrick Claire Thompson August 4, 2006