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walking the bar

The practice of rhythm and blues horn players (quintessentially tenor sax players) to literally get up on the bar during a tune and walk it from one end to to the other, riffing and honking. Typical in the 1940's and 50's, it was deemed a display of machismo and virtuosity.
A friend of mine reported seeing tenor saxophonist Illinois Jacquet walking the bar in St. Louis. He moved along. playing and kicking over drinks as he went. One patron, objecting to the endeavor, pulled a switchblade knife out and stuck it into the bar in Illinois' path. When Jacquet came to that spot, he peered over his horn at the knife, turned around, and continued to play as he retraced his path.
by guyfromtheday August 12, 2010
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Mexico Walk

The walk, or stumble, that one acquires after consuming a large amount of alcohol
Bob started to develop a Mexico Walk after his seventh shot
by derektg May 24, 2010
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Walk Drafting

The act of walking in the path behind someone in a large group of people to avoid coming into head-on contact with other persons.
"There were sooo many pedestrians on my way to work, I had to start walk drafting a couple of times!"
by Matazaron January 1, 2008
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c walk

To a dance step where one identifies them self as a crip, can be charicterized by a bouncy movement, unlike the b walk which is less bouncy
Shit he can c walk like a mutha'- fuckin' masta!!!
by MCwhitefish May 4, 2003
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ciabatta walk

To walk to Jack in the Box for a burger when clearly you should drive there. This walk usually occurs between the hours of 10PM and Midnight, as the lobby is usually closed at midnight, depending on your market.
"De Bo and I shuffled down 10th and took a ciabatta walk to Jack's to get some food."
by Rob R. December 3, 2006
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walks on water

A phrase describing a person who is thought to be as awesome as Jesus
Guy1: Argg.. that dude is such a dick!

Guy 2: Yeah, you know my girlfriend thinks he's awesome?

Guy 1: I know! She must think he walks on water or somethin'..
by Anal Penetration By Forcce August 5, 2011
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Walk of Destiny

A walk while drunk, where you dont think about where you're going, you just let your feet take you.
"It was 2 am and I was on a walk of destiny with Nate when the po-po rolled up."
by J Sauce July 6, 2008
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