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The Man

1. n. (derogatory, semi-proper) Term used to describe any class of people who wield power and are seen as oppressive. See also whitey, big brother, corporate america, the establishment (Please note, these synonyms are used as examples of groups who have been called "The Man," and should not be construed as a racist attack)

2. n. (derogatory, proper) Term used to describe an individual who holds authority over another, such as an employment supervisor or police officer. See also, pig, asshole, nazi, fascist.

3. n. (military) Any superior officer who has authority to issue legal punishment. See also brass.

4. n. (complimentary) Term used to describe an individual who has achieved either a great accomplishment, or who is viewed as being an altogether good person. See also the bomb, the shit.
1. I can't ever get anywhere in this world because The Man is keeping me down.

2. I wanted to jet out of work early, but the Man said I had to clean the shop before I could leave.

3. The staff sergeant told the habitually late private that if he was not on time tomorrow, the private would be standing tall before the man.

4. "Damn dude! You banged three chicks in one night? You are the man!"
by Marc February 14, 2004
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the man show

A show that was mildly amusing when it had Jimmy Kimmel and Adam Corolla. Now it's just a piece of bullshit with a couple of talentless boners as hosts.
I hope they cancel the man show and put those two asshats who host it in the gas chamber for show murder.
by Mortenson January 29, 2004
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thedanielephant

A girl that has a good sense in music, inspires people to listen to “the growlers”and actually has a good sense in style and humor
thedanielephant Is Cool
by Goldfish505 May 30, 2021
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the man from del monte

the man from del monte is a man..... from the company del monte. this man is a real man who travels to the furthest corners of the world to select the greatest oragnges and other produce for his fruit juices. upon seeing them, he says "yes".

He is a real man, and not a concocted effegiy to sell fruit juices. see also Mr Kipling
the man from del monte - he say yes
by Barry June 11, 2006
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Turn up the Man

When a man needs inspiration to overcome a hurdle which they may be lacking bravery to face
When speaking to a male friend who refuses to jump off a cliff into ice cold water, after you have just jumped, you say "Turn up the Man"
by theonewish April 22, 2010
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Thema

African name meaning Queen. Female who is a born leader, a nurturer and the equal of Kings. Thema leads by example and is humble but strong!
"she is the Thema of the klan"
by Queen of kings October 23, 2012
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the man behind the slaughter

it's been so long since i have seen my son lost to this mother the man behing the slaughter
it's been so long
since i have seen my son
lost to this mother
the man behind the slaughter
by X-Æ-A-13 April 13, 2020
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