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The Altadena Thing 

1. When people stop while driving because they see someone they know walking on the sidewalk, and start talking to them, stopping traffic one way.

2. When people stop while driving because they see someone they know driving next to them in the same direction, and start talking to them, stopping traffic one way.

3. When people stop while driving because they see someone they know driving a different way than them, and start talking to them, stopping traffic both ways.
1. A car stops and sees someone they know going in the opposite direction: "WAZZUP HOMIE?!"

Bypasser: "Stop doing The Altadena Thing!"
Related Words

altadecism

thoughts scribbled on black and white
your altadecism makes me realize the importance of life.
altadecism by akorani September 10, 2007

altadena 

Altadena is a small town north of Pasadena, in the Los Angeles area, right at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. It is known for being very diverse in regards to ethnicities and social/financial households.

Often referred to as "The Dena", Altadena is has been known to attract teenage partying and fun, not to mention quite a bit of marijuana use. Altadena also attracts teenagers from 'boring' areas or suburbs around Los Angeles (such as La Canada, etc.). Altadena is host to a few girls and boys foster homes and half-way houses, and is quite even in population between young people and elderly.

Gravity Hill is located in a "secret" location in Altadena, and Farnsworth Park is a notable landmark for partying, making out, pick-up baseball/basketball/football/soccer games, little league, picnics, and concerts.

Although Altadena has been host to a few gangs, violence is minimal, if there is violence at all. In fact, most violence goes down in Pasadena.

All in all, Altadena is the place to be for a naturally good time. No raves or anything, just good people and cool places to be.
Dude, I'm spending the weekend in Altadena. That place is the shit.
altadena by Dena Dame June 7, 2011

altidored 

a verb used in soccer when someone shanks the ball over the goal from very close range. In reference to Jozy Altidore's many infamous misses from point-blank range while playing for the U.S. National Team.
Dear Lord, he's altidored it! What a botch!
altidored by copelandfc August 4, 2011
Another Thing To Do It.
Defined it by Juice WRLD in his unreleased song “ATTDI
It’s one thing to talk about it ATTDI
ATTDI by carlosgarciaa_ November 6, 2022

Altdread 

A dreadlock made in a place alternate to the head. can be found in or on the armpit, face, chest, or any other part of the body that grows hair.
Ew... that guy just raised his arm and he has at least 5 Altdreads in his armpit.
Altdread by spooky z August 12, 2009
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The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
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Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
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Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
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Instead of doing my homework, I decided to piddlefart around for two hours.
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