The term when used in this context is based on the classic folktale fable The Little Red Hen. The story is applied in teaching children the virtues of a strong work ethic and personal initiative.
In the tale, the little red hen finds a grain of wheat and asks for help from the other farmyard animals to plant it, but they all refuse. At the later stages of harvesting, threshing, milling the wheat into flour, and baking the flour into bread, the little red hen once again asks for help from the other animals, but again she receives none.
Finally, when the little red hen has completed all her tasks, she asks who will help her eat the fresh-baked bread. This time, all the previous non-participants eagerly volunteer, but she immediately refuses them, stating that since no one helped her with the work, no one is entitled to share in the fruits of her labor. Thus, the little red hen goes about eating the fresh-baked bread with her chicks, leaving none for anyone else.
Slang Term: Any person who attempts to take advantage of another by taking credit or gaining benefit from another person's work or efforts with no contribution or input of their own. To expect something for nothing. To take but not give anything in return.
In the tale, the little red hen finds a grain of wheat and asks for help from the other farmyard animals to plant it, but they all refuse. At the later stages of harvesting, threshing, milling the wheat into flour, and baking the flour into bread, the little red hen once again asks for help from the other animals, but again she receives none.
Finally, when the little red hen has completed all her tasks, she asks who will help her eat the fresh-baked bread. This time, all the previous non-participants eagerly volunteer, but she immediately refuses them, stating that since no one helped her with the work, no one is entitled to share in the fruits of her labor. Thus, the little red hen goes about eating the fresh-baked bread with her chicks, leaving none for anyone else.
Slang Term: Any person who attempts to take advantage of another by taking credit or gaining benefit from another person's work or efforts with no contribution or input of their own. To expect something for nothing. To take but not give anything in return.
I finally decided to shorten my list of so-called friends. Take Stephanie for example, she always wants to go out to dinner but never offers to pay. Then there's David. He is always quick to take the credit for the efforts of others, especially when things turn out well, but in fact he makes little if any contribution. Another time I once asked William to help me with some yard work for an upcoming barbecue I was planning. He was a no-show for the work, but made it a point to show up for the party.
Getting rid of them was one of the best decisions I could have ever made. All they were doing is just using me as a red hen.
Getting rid of them was one of the best decisions I could have ever made. All they were doing is just using me as a red hen.
by Who 'Dis? Who 'Dat? October 20, 2019
by mcjohnuuy September 26, 2017
by lacklusterlackey September 16, 2009
a term used by black men for lightskinned black girls. see also, redbone
shortened to just "red" for a lightskinned black male.
shortened to just "red" for a lightskinned black male.
by YasminJ February 05, 2010
A red head is an amazingly strong person with beautiful reddish hair. They are compassionate and one of the most loving people you will ever meet. Every day they put up with being called gingers and harsh words.
Anyone with red hair who deals with this do not believe a single word! You are beautiful and unique and an amazing person. And to those of you who pick on those gorgeous red heads you are a stupid but-face and what you are doing is mean and hurtful and I hope you realize how wrong it is and apologize to those lovely people you have bullied.
Anyone with red hair who deals with this do not believe a single word! You are beautiful and unique and an amazing person. And to those of you who pick on those gorgeous red heads you are a stupid but-face and what you are doing is mean and hurtful and I hope you realize how wrong it is and apologize to those lovely people you have bullied.
Famous red heads:
Queen Elizabeth the 1st
Shawn White
Vincent Van Gogh
Carol Burnett
And many many others!
Queen Elizabeth the 1st
Shawn White
Vincent Van Gogh
Carol Burnett
And many many others!
by A person who speaks her mind October 22, 2013
red roider
a term used to define men who tan too much (however one is to define the term too much) and who take steroids in order to enhance their performance when they hit the gym.
a term used to define men who tan too much (however one is to define the term too much) and who take steroids in order to enhance their performance when they hit the gym.
Two high school girls in conversation:
Amy: so Diana, godess of male-magnetism, how was your first workout at that new gym of yours?
Diana: First off, lol thanks for the compliment concerning goddess of male magnetism. And at the gym , I met this tanned-complexion guy, Andy I think his name was.
Amy: lol, don't judge a book by its cover, as they say, he may be a red roider.
Diana: Oh.
Amy: so Diana, godess of male-magnetism, how was your first workout at that new gym of yours?
Diana: First off, lol thanks for the compliment concerning goddess of male magnetism. And at the gym , I met this tanned-complexion guy, Andy I think his name was.
Amy: lol, don't judge a book by its cover, as they say, he may be a red roider.
Diana: Oh.
by Sexydimma January 22, 2012
1. A class in the Final Fantasy series that uses white and black magic as well as swords. Being a jack of all trades but master of none, the Red Mage cannot learn all the top level spells, but can learn the fundamental ones. Red Mages are depicted as wearing a red outfit consisting of boots, a cape, pants and a shirt, and the trademark feathered hat.
2. In 8-Bit Theater, Red Mage is a D&D stat freak that levels up and is always rolling dice, busting out puns, and leveling himself up. He's obsessed with experience points and bases everything around D&D.
2. In 8-Bit Theater, Red Mage is a D&D stat freak that levels up and is always rolling dice, busting out puns, and leveling himself up. He's obsessed with experience points and bases everything around D&D.
by Vic Viper Mk. II April 27, 2004