1. A mechanism in which you invoke the spirit of the legislation, executive directive, and politcal mindset used in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks to justify inappropriate, unethical, extreme, or illegal behaviors one involves themselves in.
Person: How'd you get away with taking pictures of your neighbor through her window?
You: Well, she is an imigrant - so ya know, 9/11 defense.
Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.
After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.
Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.