root cause

The basic cause of something. A root cause is an initiating cause of either a condition or a causal chain that leads to an outcome or effect of interest. The term denotes the earliest, most basic, 'deepest', cause for a given behavior; most often a fault.

these drugs do not address the root cause of the problem

by Phillyclause89 June 12, 2018

Alternative Root

N. (Old English). A friendly member of the opposite sex, known for their promiscuity and generosity, who can be relied upon, after an unsuccessful night chasing tail, for short-term gratification.

"Mate, why are you still friends with that Hayley chick? She's so wierd."
"Don't worry man, she's my alternative root tonight."
"Fair."

by Jerkov and BOF November 5, 2009

Charity Root

Charity Root is having sexual relations with the opposite sex but the act is only done to make the other person happy, with all intention of only pleasing them. You give a Charity Root someone less fortunate and disadvantaged in the dating environment.

Hey man have a look at that chick,
Yeh bro id give her a "Charity Root".

by *Mad-Maco* August 10, 2009

Root and recruit

Fucking someone to get them to join a political cause.

Lucinda is gay but will do the old root and recruit for BLM

by Happy happy hour happy Friday February 17, 2021

Grow roots

When you're waiting for something too long

A : You're not gonna wait for him? Don't tell me.. you don't like him anymore?
B : No,I'm not gonna wait for him any longer I'm about to grow roots lmao.

by weerwerrt December 21, 2019

butt roots

The act of sitting in a chair for FAR too long and your butt grows roots.

"I have worked my 12 hour shift and it was really slow, I think my butt has grown butt roots."

by bootyroots12 March 12, 2014

root down

To have sex in the woods. To get naked in the forest and having wild animal sex.

My girlfriend and I go out to the wilderness to root down

by Spotsaneed June 13, 2004