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lion it

Pronounced lai·uhn it

Phrasal verb

A nod to the enduring legacy of the Detroit Lions.

1. the inability to hold onto the lead

2. to fail miserably

3. to discover a new and impressive way to lose, even when victory seemed assured
Detroit looked great during the regular season but couldn't help but lion it when they got into the playoffs.

The number one Detroit Lions were highly favored against the sixth seeded Washington Commanders in the NFL Divisional Playoff round but they lioned it and lost by two touchdowns.

After a 17 point lead at halftime the Detroit Lions were minutes away from defeating the San Francisco 49ers and making their first Super Bowl appearance. However, the during the second half the Detroit lioned it in spectacular fashion with multiple failed fourth down conversions which effectively handed San Francisco a trip to the Super Bowl.

Detroit really lioned it in the 2008 season and did not win one game.
by Scotty Dee 2008 May 9, 2025
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tasty lion

something completely awesome.
That movie was quite a tasty lion.. ;)
by goomba face August 16, 2009
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lumbar lion

huge masculine cock that packs more power then a haymaker from Kimbo slice.... so big that not even the most interesting man in the world has it....... a cock with pube flow better then rob ryan.
you go up into heaven and dumb out a lumbar lion and god immediately falls to hell and it is now yours and you make a law of prancing naked women to suck and clean your lumbar lion all day long.
by yoyoyoerock October 30, 2011
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Lions mane

Used to describe ones hair especially in black culture. Often accompanied by the 🦁 Emoji. Referancing the poofiness or wild untamed shape if an Afro or curly unruly hair. Goes full circle or close to around the head (do not say you have a mane if your hair is silky/ remotely straight, easy to manage, or can comb through it fairly easy without pain or in under a minute, you will be wrong and looked at funny)
1. Ebony: "Girl let me see if I can go tame this Lion's Mane of mine."
2. Ashawnti: "Ever since I went natural my hair so hard to deal with, it a lions mane!"
3. * Ebony's snapchat story* "Time to wash my hair 🦁🦁🦁
by Tswizz99 January 15, 2017
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Lion Order

DJ Khaled is known for his catchphrases and motivational messages on social media, and "Lion order" is one of them. Although he hasn't explicitly defined it, the phrase can be interpreted in a few ways:

Strength and leadership: Lions are often associated with power, authority, and leadership. By saying "Lion order," DJ Khaled might be encouraging people to step up, take charge, and be leaders in their own lives.
Unity and loyalty: Lions live and work together in groups called prides. "Lion order" might also represent the importance of sticking together, being loyal to one another, and supporting each other in times of need.
Perseverance and determination: Lions are known for their hunting skills, focus, and determination. In this context, "Lion order" could be a reminder to stay persistent and dedicated in the pursuit of one's goals, despite any obstacles or setbacks.
DJ Khaled: Lion order. LIONNNNN.

Person2: Don’t ever play yourself.
by Nawgie March 28, 2023
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purple lion

When a woman wraps a man’s scrotum around the shaft (the mane) and cuts off the circulation (causing it to turn purple) while giving a handjob.
Oh yeah, I know Susan, she gave me a purple lion.
by Louis CK Lookalike September 7, 2023
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The Lion King

Possibly one of the greatest, if not the greatest movies from the Disney renaissance. A retelling of Shakespeare's Hamlet, but with animals. Everything in this feature is perfect - from the writing to the animation to the songs... I literally canNOT give all of the things that are great in this movie, THERE ARE TOO MANY OF THOSE! I mean, Can You Feel The Love Tonight won the best original song at the Oscars! Oh, and if you think that the "live-action" remake of the movie is good, then why won't you do us a favor and go f*ck yourself?
Guy 1: Hey guys, remember The Lion King?
Guy 2: Oh wait, you mean the 2019 ada-
Guy 1: No. Go away.
by JanTheAnimatorOfficial November 1, 2023
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