When you're really close to something/someone but you don't make it.

Used in reference to homosexual sex. A play on the usually heterosexual 69 position, where the numerals represent the position of the sexual partners.

In England '99' chiefly is associated with a popular type of ice-cream sold by ice-cream vans that are usually seen in seaside resorts.

99 = Nighty-night! Usually used when it's late into the night btw =3

Putting your age as 99 on Myspace so that people can't troll you by your real age and spam you or send you stupid messages like "whazzup?"

How many problems I have but a bitch aint one.

The jersey number of Wayne Gretzky, the greatest hockey player and quite possibly the greatest athlete in history. No one will ever wear 99 again in the National Hockey League.

99

A NY coined term that originated in the 60's. Popular among Italians and the mainstream during the 60's,70's and 80's. A person that gets 99% of what you have to offer with the exception of love and genuine affection. Used to describe a loveless,superficial,sexual relationship where both people benefit in some way but where love and emotions are not allowed. 99 exchanges mock relationships in appearance but are a verbal agreement between 2 people to meet each others needs without emotions or stress. Usually short term and based on physical attraction,sexual compatibility and the ability to meet the other's needs. More than a sex buddy but far less than a long term relationship.