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lay down the Persian

a reference to cut a rug; to dance very well and impress others. Persians being the best type of rug
"Fred's a great dancer, hang around and watch him lay down the Persian"
by Ru$h March 9, 2008
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persistence

the act of continuing to chase a female interest. not giving up. the pursuit of a female "dime" even after multiple rejections.
after 3 years, that dude's persistence finally paid off with miss mcdonald. he wore her down and now she iloves the "mantention" he gives her. boom !!
by i.m. urbanized January 14, 2017
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persimmons

A type of fruit that is superior to all other kinds of fruits.
Persimmons are perfection, especially better than pears!
by qwertyuiopasdfhjkl October 24, 2019
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Persianian

(pronounced PERJZH - AYN - EE - EN)

A compromise between the words "Persian" and "Iraynian."

Adjective used to describe people living in the US or Europe whose parents or ancestors hail from Iran and who speak Farsi (the Persianian language).

The term was coined in order to bring unity between different schools of thought in the Persianian community on how to identify themselves.
White co-worker/classmate John: "Dude Mehrdad where are you from?"

Mehrdad: "I was born in Laguna Niguel, California but I am Persian."

John: "Like in the movie 300? But Persia doesn't exist anymore!"

Mehrdad: "My parents are from Iran. People from Iran are Persian."

John: "If you're from Iran wouldn't that make you Iranian?"

Mehrdad: "No I am Persian."

Sohrab: "You are both wrong. Mehrdad is Persianian."

John: "Ohhh. Now it all makes sense."

Mehrdad: "Okay if you guys don't mind I have to go study for my Loyola Law School finals now."
by RAB1985 August 7, 2012
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Persian Girl

Usually a very attractive hot and amazing girl.

Persian girls are so nice and hard working, also they may be very shy at first but make them feel comfortable and at home. Also some may be depressed because of strict parents.

100% of the time they are exotic and beautiful.
" Hey I want a girl who is nice and caring , and beautiful?"
" PERSIAN GIRLS! amazing personalities, nice, funny, beautiful, sexy!"
by Persian girl NYC September 20, 2013
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publish and perish

That awkward process of simultaneously publishing **amazing** scientific articles and realizing you still have literally zero chance at any career...ever. It is widely considered the realistic variant of the commonly known "publish or perish".
Kevin: I just published another paper in a highly reputable journal!!
Aleks: Oh...that's nice. So here is the $23.95 for the pizza...
Kevin: What about my tip!?
Aleks: Uhhh, uhhh....see you next week! **slams door**
Kevin: Gawd dammit!! I need a new job... #gradstudentproblems #pizzadeliveryproblems
--- Three hours later ---
Aleks: Poor, poor Kevin. Publish and perish, indeed...
by chasingtheinfinite October 1, 2018
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persistence

relentless. the act of continuing to pursue a goal after many failed attempts.
that dude sure must like miss mcdonald. he keeps going after her even after being blown off multiple times. i hope his persistence eventually pays off !!
by i.m. urbanized October 12, 2016
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