To switch stations simply means to go from one language to next during your interaction with another speaker who may also be bi or multilingual. People "switch stations" to add a bit of context on the subject matter or topic they're talking about so that the listener can fully comprehend the speaker. The speaker also does this as a way to relate to their listener(s) and make them feel connected. The phrase/term originally derived from the multitude of radio and TV stations, in South Africa, that are being broadcasted in different tongues/languages for specific listeners/viewers to read. So if you change from one station to the next, you would hear the new speaker on your telly or radio speak in a different tongue than the predecessor from the other station.
Speaker #1: Sawubona bhuti. Igama lami nguSphiwe and what is your name?
Speaker #2: Yebo, sawubona Sphiwe. I'm Trevor.
Speaker #1: Oh, okay. Ngiyajabula ukukwazi Trevor.
Speaker #2: 😅 Yebo. Nice to meet you too, Sphiwe.
(Example of two speakers switching stations between each other)
Speaker #2: Yebo, sawubona Sphiwe. I'm Trevor.
Speaker #1: Oh, okay. Ngiyajabula ukukwazi Trevor.
Speaker #2: 😅 Yebo. Nice to meet you too, Sphiwe.
(Example of two speakers switching stations between each other)
by SippySip June 29, 2020
A phenomenon in American political discourse where European countries are either socialist or capitalist depending on whether or not it benefits the argument you are trying to make.
"Europe countries aren't socialist, they're capitalist countries with strong social safety nets."
"Okay, lets build a strong social safety net."
"No that's socialism."
"A yes, the old European Switch."
"Okay, lets build a strong social safety net."
"No that's socialism."
"A yes, the old European Switch."
by epic bruh gamer March 14, 2020
A description for someone who's a switch in sex, but hasn't admitted yet.
Someone who's domimant but needs a bit of dominance themselves to submit.
Someone who's domimant but needs a bit of dominance themselves to submit.
by The PansexualⓇ August 01, 2018
by my dogs are fighting.com December 08, 2017
by kaydacoolassweirdo August 22, 2024
jon was cuttin a switch
by jackonotjacko October 12, 2017
One of the more common forms of shitposting. A video with something on the cover that will make you click on it. (eg. an anime girl in a bikini) Then the actual video is a shitpost, usually making fun of you for being a horny bastard or sudden ear rape.
Guy 1: Did you see the new video someone posted in #nsfw? I heard it's really saucy.
Guy 2: It's just a bait and switch. I was expecting boobs but instead got my ears blown off by Scout from TF2.
Guy 2: It's just a bait and switch. I was expecting boobs but instead got my ears blown off by Scout from TF2.
by weakspaget February 06, 2022