by simultaneous March 23, 2009
Get the Clive mug.A common missconception is that to 'Coin' a phrase means that you are the first person say/write a phrase that is then adopted by the general public.
In fact, to 'coin a phrase' is the first person to earn a buck from it - for example: in the press.
In fact, to 'coin a phrase' is the first person to earn a buck from it - for example: in the press.
"When you come down to 'brass tacks' - if we may be allowed the expression - everybody is governed by selfishness."
All of the other known early citations either originate in, or refer to, Texas. It is reasonable to assume that the phrase was coined there, in or about the 1860s.
All of the other known early citations either originate in, or refer to, Texas. It is reasonable to assume that the phrase was coined there, in or about the 1860s.
by lion paw March 31, 2008
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An indentation in the chest. Combination of chest and divet. Contrary to popular belief, does not displace the heart or replace the sternum.
-Hey, why is that kid sweating from his upper stomach?
-Oh, he just has a chivet.
I had a weird dream the other day that someone was licking applesauce out of my chivet.
-Oh, he just has a chivet.
I had a weird dream the other day that someone was licking applesauce out of my chivet.
by Spatch Adams May 1, 2009
Get the chivet mug.Chive is a verbal noun. A person that have the biggest heart and also not a wimp afraid to fight about it. A chive is an act of freedom against oppressive subjugative repression to an idea of a singular dominant. Chive is a logical action toward the type of unfriendly dickens and cuntiness group of liars and haters. As one said, if that group of scummy spoil colleger mouthing about why you were alone with a laptop in a 24 hour coffee joint at 2am, just keep calm and chive on.
Chive is also considered a noble act of reasoning. Instead of picking a fight with some one, walk away and leave the person continue to shout. Its consiered a chivey act as In you know your worth it.
Chive is also considered a noble act of reasoning. Instead of picking a fight with some one, walk away and leave the person continue to shout. Its consiered a chivey act as In you know your worth it.
by Smartest Mafia Ever Fuckaaaaaa March 18, 2017
Get the Chive mug.An innocent person who gets shit pegged on them by other individuals who are motivated to lie in order to make themselves look both heroic and victimised at the same time. a)The convenient villain is also convenient as someone to blame when people are planning to make a terrible or morally unjust decision in order to save face.
b) A person is a convenient villain when someone want to hurt them and damages their reputation to do so.
b) A person is a convenient villain when someone want to hurt them and damages their reputation to do so.
Nathan tried to cheat that guy out of money and when he got called on his bullshit he blamed the poor guy in front of everyone and called him a stingy asshole talk about having a Convenient Villain.
by Max1984Harper August 18, 2018
Get the Convenient villain mug.n. Essentially, a meeting place for those with like interests. Examples of such gatherings include furry, comic book and anime conventions.
Conventions usually require one to register to gain admittance. Attendees might have to wear a badge as proof of payment. Conventions can range from one day to weekends and more, and prices vary in entrance fees.
Features of conventions might include (but not are not restricted to) events such as autograph signing, art sales, marketplaces or 'dealers rooms,' and entertainment (eg: boxing matches, karoake contests, dance contests, movie rooms, etc).
A convention is oftentimes shortened to simply a 'con,' in which case one might state that they are 'going to the con.'
Conventions usually require one to register to gain admittance. Attendees might have to wear a badge as proof of payment. Conventions can range from one day to weekends and more, and prices vary in entrance fees.
Features of conventions might include (but not are not restricted to) events such as autograph signing, art sales, marketplaces or 'dealers rooms,' and entertainment (eg: boxing matches, karoake contests, dance contests, movie rooms, etc).
A convention is oftentimes shortened to simply a 'con,' in which case one might state that they are 'going to the con.'
by Yaminator June 29, 2008
Get the Fan Convention mug.CHIVER a word used to describe the uncontrollable little movement that happens during or just after taking a major dump or a long awaited piss.
You've been trapped at your desk all morning in the weekly conference call and finally put the phone on mute and make the dash to the bathroom.
As you relieve the intense pressure, your body responds by suddenly doing a quick and intense shaking that feels slightly electrical, leaving you feeling very relieved and almost euphoric.
Although the chiver has ended you feel the effects for a few minutes as your body resets itself.
As you relieve the intense pressure, your body responds by suddenly doing a quick and intense shaking that feels slightly electrical, leaving you feeling very relieved and almost euphoric.
Although the chiver has ended you feel the effects for a few minutes as your body resets itself.
by Been There Did That January 25, 2011
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