To suddenly be thrown out of one's living situation, to become homeless.
From the depression era and the hobo - based on the image of the hobo carrying his possessions tied in a bandanna at the end of a stick.
From the depression era and the hobo - based on the image of the hobo carrying his possessions tied in a bandanna at the end of a stick.
by PJ Poppyjoe November 6, 2007
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2) Strong Bad and The Cheat's most favorite meeting place/hangout.
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by SpookyTree April 14, 2004
Get the The Stick mug.An anorexic little shit who lives in the dirty Wu. He is a pro go carter but lost to a transgender in a race. He also can be found getting beat by his dad at night with a belt because he sucks at hokey.
Nick the stick is such a fag I played him in hokey and he started crying because he hurt his finger.
by King Rickish May 31, 2019
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Man 2: Yeah, she’s going off the stick.
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by swish the bish March 30, 2020
Get the going off the stick mug.A way to describe enticement or promised rewards without satisfaction as a way to get to some useful point or solution.
Derived from the use of a carrot on string supported by a stick tied to the neck which is hanging a few inches in front of horse, donkey or mule. This is a way to entice the animal forward. The animal never actually gets to eat the carrot.
Implies that the animal, person or country is not too smart and ruled by base instincts or political expediency.
Often used incorrectly to describe enticement (the carrot) from the front and threats from the rear (the stick, for beating). Usually in a political context
Derived from the use of a carrot on string supported by a stick tied to the neck which is hanging a few inches in front of horse, donkey or mule. This is a way to entice the animal forward. The animal never actually gets to eat the carrot.
Implies that the animal, person or country is not too smart and ruled by base instincts or political expediency.
Often used incorrectly to describe enticement (the carrot) from the front and threats from the rear (the stick, for beating). Usually in a political context
Correct usage but less commonly seen in the media.
The USA is using the carrot and stick approach to nuclear disarmament with North Korea, promising food, fuel and trade in exchange for closing down the nuclear weapons plants. The North Koreans have complied but the USA has not delivered the promised goods.
Incorrect usage but quite common in the media.
Obama is using the carrot and the stick approach with Israel, promising them new F-14 aircraft if they sit down at the table with the Palestinians and discuss a two state solution to the conflict and threatening them with a cut off of military aid if they do not negotiate in good faith.
The USA is using the carrot and stick approach to nuclear disarmament with North Korea, promising food, fuel and trade in exchange for closing down the nuclear weapons plants. The North Koreans have complied but the USA has not delivered the promised goods.
Incorrect usage but quite common in the media.
Obama is using the carrot and the stick approach with Israel, promising them new F-14 aircraft if they sit down at the table with the Palestinians and discuss a two state solution to the conflict and threatening them with a cut off of military aid if they do not negotiate in good faith.
by icemaniceman2222 June 2, 2009
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I saw a dog at the shelter and decided to butter the stick, and adopt it; there was a homeless man on the road with his wife and I decided to butter the stick (give him money)
by Katy Barothness November 15, 2017
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