Clutching

When you are flashing a strap but don't pull the trigger or shot to kill.

Brah this nigga pulled up on me at the gas station and was clutching fool he saw I had my strap and got back in his car and peeled off.

by Jmarie Sunshine Payme June 18, 2018

pearl clutching

The phrase "pearl clutching" means being shocked by something once-salacious that should now be seen as commonplace. It is used to dismiss someone as being prudish, uptight, or otherwise too conservative in their thinking

“Amusingly, upon the various perfume boards there’s been a little bit of pearl clutching going on about the concept of a marijuana perfume.”

by UrbanTourist October 8, 2016

pre-clench

Definition: When a rape victim has clenched their butt before the rapist has a chance to penetrate them.

Example Sentence:

Dave: "Hey bro, last night I picked up a cute high school kid but he was totally pre-clenched!"
Catherine: "Ahhh shucks, maybe next time... keep it up!"

by WakeyWakeyHandsOffSnakey October 20, 2018

Coming in Clietch

At the last possible moment of a time sensitive situation it is put into a unrecoverable state with drastic consequences.

"He totally fumbled that system repair at the last minute, Coming in Clietch.

by Proactive46 October 11, 2021

Clecho

A portmanteau of clue echo in crosswords. Coined by Dennis of the LA Times Crossword Corner blog.

In the same crossword grid, RNA is clued as "Cellular transmitter", and PHONE is also clued as "Cellular transmitter". This is called a clecho.

by Morning Sunshine September 9, 2010

clencher

A windy or curvy road that may make vehicle passengers nervous, often used in the Pacific Northwest.

I got carsick after my friend drove too fast on the clencher.

by mountainman2 January 17, 2021

Clutch

The ability to perform well on a certain activity at a particular moment, despite external pressures, influences or distractions.

Carly was clutch when she pulled off a perfect grade on her biochem exam, despite having March Madness going on for weeks prior.

One of Michael Jordan's reasons for being the GOAT is due to clutch shooting in a do-or-die situation.

by floja October 23, 2011