This has gotten lost in all the false meanings. A chip on his shoulder comes from the days when there was a formal declaration for a fight, punch-up etc. When a person disagreed strongly with someone over a personal belief, they would place a chip of wood on their shoulder and dare the other to knock it off. Once the other person did this signaled the beginning of the fight and thus punches were thrown. Examples of this can be seen in old British movies circa 1930-1950's.
We use this idiom to say that someone has a deeply held feeling or conviction about something (whether it annoys them or that they won't listen to any other opinion about it) and thus if you disagree then they will vehemently challenge you.
We use this idiom to say that someone has a deeply held feeling or conviction about something (whether it annoys them or that they won't listen to any other opinion about it) and thus if you disagree then they will vehemently challenge you.
He has a real chip on his shoulder about his size, I had a chip on my shoulder about immigrants until I moved to another country.
by Speakada Lingo November 4, 2015
Get the Chip on his Shoulder mug.A combination of the names "Mulder" and "Scully" of The X-Files fame. It is a term not used in most of the X-Files fandom. As an older fandom that grew at the beginning of the Internet revolution the combination of names was not as common as other fandoms. I.E. Harry Potter. Use of 'Sculder' on older lists and message boards will get the user laughed at and mocked.
The proper term is shipper or ship as the term originated in the X-Files fandom
The proper term is shipper or ship as the term originated in the X-Files fandom
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My boss is such a shoulder sitter, I wonder how he can see his computer screen with his big fat head lodged in is anus.
by Saltine Nachos February 20, 2009
Get the Shoulder Sitter mug.A pork shoulder is more commonly known as a large seasoned roast typical of Hispanic cultures. However, internet subcultures have recently begun to use the phrase to describe a technique of sexual nature. Typically involving a man, his wife/girlfriend, and possibly her sister. The nature of the move is a mystery, but the humor involved and the dumb looks you will get are well worth it.
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Get the Pork Shoulder mug.Means the opposite of "broad shouldered" (to act strong and confident and carry alot of burden/responsility in your stride). People (usually a manager) acquire this title by dodging work and/or making decisions and generally pass the buck onto a subordinate. This is done to avoid blame or to avoid doing a task that may be boring.
Officeworker 1: Dave the manager has just given me a pile of accounts to work on thats going to be externally audited!!
Officeworker 2: But he's more qualified than you to do it! Jeez that guy has got such slopey shoulders!
Officeworker 2: But he's more qualified than you to do it! Jeez that guy has got such slopey shoulders!
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dancin it up; laughing excessively; or partying all night. Also called shoulder shrugs or chasin waterfalls.
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