A colloquialism popular in the American Southwest referring to when someone has taken a turn off the path of the straight and narrow, when they've deviated from what's right.
Walter White was a wholesome strait-laced family man and working class high school chemistry teacher; but when he was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer he began breaking bad, turning to a life of crime, manufacturing and selling methamphetamine.
by J3NNIF3R November 24, 2011
To adapt a new lifestyle which is in stark contrast to the one you previously had. Generally used when someone who previously followed rules and regulations begins to deviate from them to achieve new goals/desires. The term is most often used when someone who is generally accepted as "good" adapts behaviors which are seen as "bad".
"What he's just gonna break bad?” Jesse Season 1, Episode 1 Breaking Bad
"Walt broke bad when he was diagnosed with cancer...."
"Walt broke bad when he was diagnosed with cancer...."
by jesse2013 November 4, 2013
V.: to go wild, get crazy, let loose, to forget all your cares and just plain not give a sh**, to have a great time, to break out of your mold.
by Sweet T430 April 19, 2006
When a guy is vigorously engaging in coitus and he demands the girl call him "Heisenberg." When she does, he finishes all over her then demands she "Stay out of my territory" and leaves immediately.
by thegreatdelmonte September 19, 2012
a great show on amc staring bryan cranston. about an ex chemist that makes meth and also has cancer. the show is a twisting drama with almost 60 episodes and a wide fan base. it has had 13 emmy nominations and has won emmys and other awards
by marco w August 7, 2012
Supernatural S09E02:
- I told him just to make for the bunker
- Well, you think he can handle a road trip like that?
- Well, Cass is a big boy. Things go breaking bad, he knows our number.
- I told him just to make for the bunker
- Well, you think he can handle a road trip like that?
- Well, Cass is a big boy. Things go breaking bad, he knows our number.
by newRafall October 20, 2013