Roman holiday

An instance in which someone experiences enjoyment on account of someone else's suffering. The expression, first used in this sense in Byron's "Childe Harold," derives from the fact that the Roman Empire frequently proclaimed work-free days on which to hold gladiatorial games. "Roman holiday" can function as a loose equivalent of the German term Schadenfreude, which also means pleasure derived from another person's misfortune.

When he had to enter rehab himself, he realized that his mockery of Rush Limbaugh's painkiller addiction ultimately amounted to nothing more than a petty Roman holiday.

by Samuel Sundquist March 11, 2008

Roman bow

the sexual act between two gay men. where one man stands facing the wall and the other stands behind him with his hands on his shoulders and then they interlock there feet. the man in front yells archers on my mark unleash hell. then the man in the back leans back thus looking like a bow with his erect penis acting as an arrow he thrust forward into the man in front's ass.

holy fuck dad why are you and dewayne doing a roman bow?

by black cock down 69er February 19, 2011

Romaine

A boy usually black with a good trims. He can run fast and is a gyal magnet. If you know a romaine stick with him till the day you die

I met a romaine bruv

by Bigshotz069 February 6, 2020

Romance

True romance is doing something special or unexpected for someone you love, even though you don't have to. Romance isn't a greeting card, it isn't Valentine's Day, it isn't a box of chocolates, and it certainly isn't a dozen roses (unless you like that sort of thing). Real romance is not what modern society has been taught to think it is. Real romance isn't manufactured. It is completely individual. Romance is for showing the person you love that you're thinking about them. It shouldn't feel forced. There are no limits to romance; it can be shown by a handwritten note, by going for a walk, or even by making someone a sandwich. Romance is something simple and sweet that reminds your partner why they fell in love with you in the first place.

"John, just sitting out here with you watching the sky is all the romance I need."

by Q Miller August 23, 2009

Roman handshake

Noun: a manner of shaking hands peculiar to ancient Rome, in which the parties grasp each others right wrist.

"The Roman handshake was the accepted practice of greeting among gentlemen in the Western world from the beginning of the 1st century BC until the end of the 5th century AD."

by speedog April 30, 2010

Roman Atwood

A cringey bug-eyed ex-prankster turned vlogger who uses forced, insincere positivity to push his merch to children and ignorant parents.

Hey guys did you watch that Roman Atwood video where he did black face? (yes it's a thing, Google it)

by whoawhoawoowaa May 17, 2019

Mater tua tam obesa est ut cum Romae est, urbs habet octo colles

A 'yo mama' joke in Latin that means Yo mama is so fat, when she is in town, Rome has 8 hills. This is funny because there are 7 hills in Rome.

Roman1: Mater tua lupa est (Your mother is a whore)
Roman2: Mater tua tam obesa est ut cum Romae est, urbs habet octo colles
Roman crowd: Ooooh!

by Lynny64 July 15, 2011