A type of House music. Handbag house consists of the obligatory disco diva lyrics, simple four-on-the-floor TR-909 kick drums, hi-hats on the upbeats, Basic synth stabs in a minor key, and sometimes a snare on beats two and four. Videos often feature the singer in a leather costume dancing around while a sculpted bald black man gyrates his hips whilst also attempting to look threatening. Its name comes from the phenomenon of a group of women dancing around a pile of their handbags.
by Smurf May 17, 2007
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Usually modified with "Jesus" or any applicable expletive.
Usually modified with "Jesus" or any applicable expletive.
Boss: We need you to come in to work this weekend.
Me: Jesus Hubert Christ in a handbasket you'd better be fucking joking me!
Me: Jesus Hubert Christ in a handbasket you'd better be fucking joking me!
by pdad September 25, 2005
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A book written by Lisa Birnbach in 1980 as a tongue-in-cheek guide to preppies. Currently out of print, it details the preppy lifestyle "from toddler to Alumni Fund Raiser". It contains "the look, the pose, the proper accessories. What to wear at What Age. Lilly, Lacoste, and L.L. Bean." Anyone who believes that preppies are those who wear American Eagle, Abercrombie and Fitch, Hollister, and the like should consult this book to understand what a prep really is. And this book isn't dated considering preppies are classic and do not change their lifestyle as times go on. A highly reliable guide to preps.
by J. Su September 10, 2008
Get the The Official Preppy Handbook mug.The seductive pose assumed by a woman who would otherwise be topless except for covering her breasts with her hands. Often used as a 'substitute' for swimwear or lingerie or in photos of topless models without too great a risk of being censored.
Can also be applied to men with manboobs who assume the same position.
Can also be applied to men with manboobs who assume the same position.
by MatthiasFW April 11, 2007
Get the handboobs mug.A group, mainly a church group, that gets together every week to ring bells. All the cool kids are in handbells.
Me: "Are you going to handbells tonight?"
Robert: "Yeah. All of my friends are going to a party, but i'm cooler than them, so i am going to church. Look! There's a dead squirrel!"
Me: "Awesome!"
Robert: "Yeah. All of my friends are going to a party, but i'm cooler than them, so i am going to church. Look! There's a dead squirrel!"
Me: "Awesome!"
by handbell.person.um.yeahh May 12, 2010
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This expression first appeared in the fall of 2007 on the website of an American steelpan producer Pantheon Steel. It was used to describe its own development of a new instrument which was launched as an alternative to the Hang.
This expression first appeared in the fall of 2007 on the website of an American steelpan producer Pantheon Steel. It was used to describe its own development of a new instrument which was launched as an alternative to the Hang.
by focorockstar June 1, 2012
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Friend: Hey, what are you doing in there?!
You: Uh, just applying the handbrake, if you know what I mean.
Friend: Disgusting, dude.
You: Uh, just applying the handbrake, if you know what I mean.
Friend: Disgusting, dude.
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