A phrase or verbal cue intended to solicit attention or further inquiry from an uninvolved third party.
James looked down at his phone and said "wow, that's so cool", hoping that others around him would rush to his side begging for details.
He always uses verbal clickbait to try to start conversations.
He always uses verbal clickbait to try to start conversations.
by Brian SJ February 22, 2016
When someone calls your name, and you turn your head rapidly to respond, but they were actually talking to someone else.
VERBAL WHIPLASH: Say your name is "Gaylord". You're walking down the street and you hear someone say "Gaylord". You react as though they are talking to you, but they are actually talking to their friend, Gaylord.
by invicta9110 July 06, 2011
During the month of October, you may verbally abuse a ginger, anyone that claims to be a ginger is fair game. Have fun!
by John Moses Browning October 10, 2023
by Gibdog82 February 02, 2016
Similar to pussy whipped, but in this situation the person being whipped is receiving no pussy, and instead is whipped by the idea of talking to a pretty girl.
"Did you see how Brandon blew us off for those freshman girls?"
"Yeah he's pussy whipped""
"Nah dude, we both know he's not getting any, he's verbally whipped."
"Yeah he's pussy whipped""
"Nah dude, we both know he's not getting any, he's verbally whipped."
by P0nd Scum May 17, 2018
The grammar test included sections on identifying different verb tenses and understanding verbal phrases.
by Arminkshipper July 06, 2024
by Arminkshipper July 06, 2024