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It's the stage in middle/high school where you aren't quite dating yet, but you've both established that you like each other. It's exclusive but not completely yet.
"Are you dating Stacy?" "No but we have a thing"
a thing by idontevencareno June 22, 2016
Word of the Day on August 15, 2019
having ‘a thing’ with someone means you both like each other and both of u know it. but not dating.
“hey are u and that guy dating yet?”
“no but we have a thing.”
a thing by dabsquadgangang December 21, 2019
A thing is when 2 people like each other, and they're "seeing each other" and no one else. And if they do shit together no one will be called a slut or anything cause they have a thing... the urge of dating but not official
Guy 1: I have a thing for this girl
Guy 2: So that's what you've been up to the last 3 weeks.
Guy 1: Yeah, it's the only thing i do.
A Thing by asdf1234zzz June 20, 2008
An action, fashion style, philosophy, musical genre, or other popularly recognized subsection of popular culture. Normally used in surprise at it's existence. Becomes official when a wikipedia article is created for it.
"Whats the deal with those skin-tight body suits?"
"Oh, you mean Zentai?
"Huh. I didn't know that was a thing."
A Thing by mrpeach32 December 31, 2011
1. Some form of loosely defined romantic relationship.

2. A crush on someone. Generally preceded by the verb "have."

3. An event, habit, or happening that is special or organized enough to become its own concept. In the wikipedia of your life, this moment has earned a unique article.
1: "I guess Alex is kinda gay now. He and Tony are totally a thing."

2: Man, why you gotta be a dick? You know Alice has had thing for Alex for forever.

3:
Ray: Serious as hell, brochicho! Come join my gym! I'll kick you down some sick Fila duds. This could be a thing.

Beef: Oh man what if this is a thing.
A thing by Indiekid Supremo December 16, 2008
Used to describe a relation between two people who share similar feelings or interests, usually symbolizing unity!
Javier and Minerva are the most dopetastic THING ever!

I wish we were A THING like Javier and Minerva, Im green with envy!
A thing by diamonds_r_4ever July 5, 2009
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funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
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Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
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The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
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Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
aired by Pietro February 9, 2005
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