The name of one of the most original bands of the late seventies and early eighties, with a resurgence in the late ninties. They are known as "Punk" because that is the core of their music, but they mastered and touched upon several genres from jazz to hip-hop, girl-group to reggae, disco to country. Hit Songs include "The Tide is High", "Heart of Glass", "Rapture", "X-Offender" and "One Way or Another"
Debbie Harry-Vocals
Chris Stein/Frank Infante-Guitars
Gary Valentine/Nigel Harrison-Bass
Clem Burke-Drums
Jimmy Destri-Keys
Some fans think that Blondie's self-titled first album is their best work, but others maintain that "Parallel Lines" is the best showcase of their talent.
A female or male, (mainly refering to females though). with long blonde hair, some people think that it is an insult, but if taken the correct way it just means that you stand out because of your blonde hair and the person shouting it may like that!
Name of a music group that introduced some of the first 'rap' lyrics to the mainstream music industry. The group was composed of white people with a blonde haired girl (Debrah Harry) as the lead singer. Many think 'Blondie' is debrah harry's name, but it is actually the name of the whole group.
A nickname for people who are well noticed for their blonde hair. Does not apply to white or black people, only to those who are noticeably blonde. Usually for women, but can also apply to men.
Sometimes 'blondie' is associated with a strong-willed confident person with blonde hair.
Not to be mistaken for 'blonde' or 'barbie'.
Often seen as an insult, but only when intended to be.
1. Hey Blondie, pass the soda?
2. Blondie's got attitude.
3. Move over blondie!
British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”
Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
According to the boffins downstairs, the murdererused a serrated blade.
When you have to pee in a movie but don’t want to miss anything, and must do the following mental equation: will the amount I have to pee cause enough discomfort to diminish my attention capacity for the remainder of the movie to an extent which is greater than the amount of the movie I would miss by making a mad dash to the restroom.
I saw Satantango last night, wonderful film but by the 5th hour I had to start doing pee calculus.
Short-hand for the word floccinaucinihilipilification, meaning the estimation of something as valueless (encountered mainly as an example of one of the longest words in the English language).