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expressionless

A person who fails to give expressions.
She was expressionless.
by Rhythm Divine January 18, 2018
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contested expression

A struggle or dispute over the right of individuals, within public spaces, to express their ideas through various forms of communication, such as graffiti, performance art, music, skateboarding, etc. Artists feel their works are appropriate expressions of creation, beauty and art that express anger, frustration, oppression, exclusion and inform others about their subculture. Property owners, police and some others see these forms of expression as being criminal and destructive - or “vandalism.”
After showing the film "Style Wars," Cheryl sent her students out onto campus to find examples of contested expression in the dorms.
by csk greener April 2, 2006
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expressionful

Full of expression. Obviously. Can be used to refer to eyes during pillow talk.
You've got really expressionful eyes.... And yes that is a word. I'm the English one here.
by Prettiest lady in all the land February 27, 2016
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expressionate

Having or showing overly expressive gestures especially in the face.
She is very expressionate.
by ddefa December 12, 2007
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Balloon expression

An extreme overreaction to a surprise or situation. It can also be seen in a picture titled Dont drop the balloon on funnyjunk.com.
(maury show) Josh you are the father! *Balloon expression*

I had a major balloon expression when I found out bob was gay.

Dont drop the balloon!! *Balloon expression*
by Jr-homicide May 22, 2009
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modern urban-expressionism

a style of art founded in 1997 that is rooted in the old 1900 expressionism movement in germany and influenced by movements in New York City such as abstract expressionism and graffiti art. This style of art is known to be a rebellious response to the rising political and social changes in the world.
see book reference: Modern Urban-Expressionism, The Art of Marcus Antonius Jansen.
by American Art Gallery October 21, 2006
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As a Vietnam era fighter pilot, I have heard and used the expression “bought the farm” many times. To my understanding, it is not meant to be taken literally, as in paying off a mortgage. Instead, it is meant in jest, a little bit of black humor poking fun at the constant risk of being killed in an airplane crash.

"Bought” is used as follows: After breaking an expensive vase in a china shop, the proprietor says, “I am sorry sir, but I’m afraid you just bought it.” Bought or buy means doing something that has quick, negative, and irreversible consequences, in this case being killed.

I have heard three variations on “the farm.” First is a piece of land, a very small piece of land, used for raising daisies. This, of course, means a grave plot. The second is a piece of land where you are planted (buried) rather than a crop, again referring to a grave. The third variation, and my personal preference, is a piece of land where you plant yourself - usually at the bottom of the smoking hole made when your airplane crashed.

For people in harms way, the Grim Reaper is often a too frequent visitor. If “he” is taken too seriously, it may interfere with one’s duty. To reduce this problem, combatants since ancient armies first marched have found ways to make light of and mock “Old Scratch” and “the skinny guy with the scythe.”
Meaning of the expression, “Bought the farm.”

Steve was doing ACM practice and had a mid-air. Unfortunately, he bought the farm.
by rlltrash August 2, 2010
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