(as a pun/ variation on the Ford F-150 commercial punch line 'grab life by the horns'): one of the many possible English translations of the Latin phrase carpe diem.
as to who may have first used the expression grab capitalism by the balls to translate the Latin phrase carpe diem, I would probably have to say it would have been the 'founders' of modern WASP capitalism, people like John Locke or Thomas Hobbes.
by Sexydimma January 4, 2017
Get the grab capitalism by the ballsmug. Capital Carnage is to destroy anything physically, mentally or artistically that is or is related to capitalism and consumerism in mainstreme society as witnessed in the movie Fight Club.
by CarterD November 7, 2017
Get the Capital Carnagemug. A system of government where only the wealthy are allowed to have a say in political matters. You're basically paying to rent the talking stick for a while, but the policies on how even that works are vague and flowery at best.
I love capitalism! It allows me, as a rich middle-aged white man, to come together with like-minded entrepreneurs and develop a system that truly benefits us. God bless America!
by Inlovewithabsol August 2, 2023
Get the Capitalismmug. When I bought her flowers for Valentine Day, my romantic capital with her increased.
I was trying to build my romantic capital by taking her to an expensive restaurant for dinner. She thought her romantic capital was going to increase when she got me socks and a tie as a Valentine's Day present. It DID NOT. Good riddance to her, they are the only sock I wear these days.
I was trying to build my romantic capital by taking her to an expensive restaurant for dinner. She thought her romantic capital was going to increase when she got me socks and a tie as a Valentine's Day present. It DID NOT. Good riddance to her, they are the only sock I wear these days.
by Batman Kienyeji February 1, 2024
Get the romantic capitalmug. Capitalism is perpetuated by the oh so mighty upper class elite so the lower classes don't get too cocky and want "Human Rights" and "Fair Wages" Whatever that junk is.
Capitalism is the best!, I can pay them a fraction of my employees worth and they cant do anything about it!
by Sky36282726 July 18, 2022
Get the Capitalismmug. by Lonnie Benningfield juniorshaq November 28, 2021
Get the GanBJraster capitalmug. Definition: A word used to describe something excellent, top-tier, or outstanding.
Origin: A revival of an old-school term for greatness, making a comeback in modern slang.
Origin: A revival of an old-school term for greatness, making a comeback in modern slang.
“That trip was absolutely capital.”
“That concert was capital, mate.”
“You’ve got a capital idea right there.”
“This burger? Capital.”
“The vibes? Simply capital.”
“That concert was capital, mate.”
“You’ve got a capital idea right there.”
“This burger? Capital.”
“The vibes? Simply capital.”
by SBellBook88 February 16, 2025
Get the Capitalmug.