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answering a higher calling

To act in service to a higher i.e. more noble cause, a greater good. Often indicating an action undertaken at the behest of a Higher Power, such as a supreme being or deity, or some conception of justice and the morally right; motivation for personal growth and/or individual sacrifice for the greater good.
The lawyer quit her lucrative position as a private defense attorney and instead became a low paid public defender because she was answering a higher calling.
by Nacho Momma May 4, 2015
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Calling Shotgun

by bezzzie1 April 30, 2004
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collinsed

To be decisively proved wrong after making an unsupported statement, or to be owned in a more general sense.

Similar to owned and sonned.
"Yeah, she tried to argue with the professor, but he's an expert and she got straight collinsed."

Person 1: Ahh, I'm not worried, you can't hit the last cup
Person 2 (after hitting the last cup): Collinsed!
by prince reader May 25, 2009
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calling Tyrus, Typhus

Calling 6'8" powerlifter and wrestler Tyrus, Typhus (a disease germ) is a good way to get hurt!
by I, Wreckerrr December 7, 2020
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blvck ceiling

An emotional state of depression where the individual feels as if they have reached their absolute pinnacle and that the remaining portion of their life will be spent in decline.
She just lays under a blvck ceiling for hours listening to witch house and daydreaming the vanity of her inevitable demise.
by Ranchgirls December 14, 2020
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Susan Collins

Kavanaugh thought he'd order a whiskey for himself, and a Susan Collins for his new mistress.
by TibLard October 6, 2018
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Are you calling me fat?

A random response to any question or statement thrown at you by others.

Something you say to make it sound as if the other person is trying to insult you, even if they're not.
Guy: I like your shirt.
Girl: Are you calling me fat?

Girl: Your hair looks shorter.
Guy: Are you calling me fat?
by K_Lizzle November 16, 2006
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