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The religion made up by a negro man named Bokonon. It is a fictional religion used in the classic Kurt Vonnegut novel "Cat's Cradle" published in 1963. It is a religion that claims to all be lies, but is still popular in the fictional Caribbean Island "The Republic of San Lorenzo."
"All the true things I am about to tell you are all shameless lies," is a classic quote that defines the views of Bokonism.
Bokonism by Mr. Mojo Risin' August 5, 2006

Earl Boykins

2nd shortest player in NBA history. The only player taller than him is Muggsy Bogues, who was 5'3". Known for his speed, quick shooting, and tenacious defense he is one of my favorite players. If he was 6'6" he be a superstar.
Don't even bother trying to stop Earl Boykins in transition, he'll just breeze right by you and hit a layup
Earl Boykins by C-Note 2000 May 16, 2005
A nice, happy go-lucky boy who isn't a big jerk.
Max is an amazing boykins.
boykins by Kaitlin May 13, 2005
A religion made up by the Negro Lionel Boyd Johnson,pronounced "Bokon" in the dialect of San Lorenzo. Bokonism is advertised as founded on lies, but its basic idea is as follows: The human race is made up of groups of people who interact and affect one another, known as a karass. These karass are used by god as instruments to affect the state of the earth. This religion was created by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. in his book Cat's Cradle.
Bokonism is a religion.
1. Everywhere.
Named after the Denver Nuggets Earl Boykins, who seems to be everywhere on the court when he plays.
These Nuggets fans are boykins today.
your driving was way boykins after a night on the grog.
boykins by Darbs May 22, 2005

Earl Boykins

A midget professional basketball player at 5'5" the only reason he's in the NBA is because he's faster than everyone and can make shots, also the team he plays on gets more ticket sells because people love watching a 5'5" guy guard tall point guards.
Earl Boykins is guarding Lebron James? That's a 15 inch difference.
Earl Boykins by Adeadlyliquid September 27, 2004
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