Bows Under

English expression meaning to have more work that you can possibly deal with. It originated with the Royal Navy and referred to those times when a ship was caught in a severe storm or hurricane. This would require the crew member to work continuously, often for extended periods with little rest, to ensure the safety of the ship. During this time the ship would have green seas coming over the bows so that it appeared as if the bows were under water. When telling of the experience once they were back on shore, the sailors would refer to the ship as being 'bows under' and gradually the expression became associated with the excessive workload incurred at the time as well, so that having an excessive workload requiring continuous application to clear became known as being 'bows under'.

The expression came to be used within the Royal Dockyards to denote times when excessive workloads were experienced. One notable occasion being 1982 when, in response to the Argentine invasion of the Falkland Islands, the Royal Dockyards fitted out ships taken up from trade for Naval service in less than six weeks, Commercial shipbuilders said that this would take more than six months for each vessel, but by carrying out the work in less than a quarter of the time quoted by commercial shipbuilders the Royal Dockyards were 'bows under'.

"This is the first weekend off I've had in six weeks! We've been bows under!"

by AKACroatalin March 18, 2015

Bowser's Big Bean Burrito

One of the most challenging levels in all of Mario Maker. A true test of skill that can only be beaten by a elite gamers. Legends say that obtaining the World Record for this level while blindfolded, will grant them the legendary item of spaghetti and meatballs.

But can you beat Bowser's Big Bean Burrito?

by PrimeBox99842 December 12, 2020

Bowser Revolution

Communism. Straight up communism.

For context, in Mario Party 1-5, DS, 9, and 10, landing on a Bowser Space would yield one of several...less than admirable outcomes (stealing coins, stealing stars, forcing a rigged minigame, etc.), one of which is called Bowser Revolution.

When a Bowser Revolution event is pulled, the game takes every last coin from all players and divides them up equally between everyone, regardless if they had less or more coins prior to the event (hence the nickname).

Great for those lagging behind, infuriating for those with the coin lead.

Guy 1: *10 coins* Fucking Bowser...

Guy 2: *76 coins* Have fun~

*Bowser Revolution*

Guy 1: YAY COMMUNISM!!!

Guy 2: *one trip to eBay for a new controller*

by LambdaBelmont July 18, 2018

So long gay Bowser

When you grab someone by an appendage, spin them around, and then yeet them off into the distance.

He tried to punch me but I grabbed his arm and So long gay Bowser'ed him into a wall

by Red Sun June 6, 2019

Bowsed

When a person still acts the way they do even though they know what other people think of them.
Used in a negative way.

Messy or just doesn't care in a bad way.

Person A: Look at that bowsed kid over there.
Person B: Yeah his hair is so bowsed.

by Froge#2221 June 20, 2021

Bowser-Bod

Chunky dude with suave hair and thick thighs resembling that of the titular character Bowser from hit video game Bowser's Dog Dick Revenge

A preferable body type lusted over by many gays
Also the the main selling point of many Bowsersexuals

That guy has a total Bowser-Bod, look at that hair and those thighs, mmm meaty...

by Ɛ>Bowser's Fav Minion<3 June 3, 2021

So long gay bowser

Something Mario says in Super Mario 64. He's actually saying "So long King Bowser" but it kind of sounds like "So long Gay Bowser" Then it was removed in 3D all stars which sucked thanks to nintendo being such a d bag. It is a great meme tbh, lol.

Mario: So long gay bowser!

by datboi101lol March 15, 2021