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Term that refers to one who is a novice, a greenhorn, a student/disciple, a subordinate, or just simply ignorant.

Has its origins from the "Kung Fu" television series from the 1970s, starring David Carradine as the Shaolin priest Kwai Chang Caine. As a young student at the Shaolin temple, Caine, in his youthful ignorance, takes pity on a blind Shaolin master, believing the master's blindness to be a terrible affliction. The master quickly corrects Caine, illustrating that despite his blindness, his awareness of the world is much higher than Caine's -- for example, the master takes notice of the grasshopper at Caine's feet whereas Caine does not.

From that moment on, the blind master befriends Caine and becomes a mentor to him. He gives Caine the nickname of "Grasshopper" in an affectionate reference to this first encounter.
Person 1: I've never played Guitar Hero before. How do you play?

Person 2: Ah, watch and learn, Grasshopper ...
by Trish December 04, 2007
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(noun) A successful type of theft which results in an acceptable, impressive and rewarding payday for the protagonist.
Last night, hit a good lick. I brought home three figures easy for about two hours worth of my time. Not too bad I don't think.
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A term for someone learning from a wiser master. Often used in mockery when something is 'common knowledge' that is easily forgotten.

This word is similar to padwan.
Man 1: "It took me 3 days to download the latest version of Priston Tale"
Man 2: "3 days? WTF, I downloaded it in 34 minutes"
Man 3: "Not everyone has broadband, grasshopper."
by celticshiva March 01, 2004
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An individual who has the habit of hopping from one potential suitor to another. Usually for the purpose of fornication.
1. Man, that bitch is grasshopping tonight. 2. That horny dude is definetely a horny grasshopper.
by HelloImDefinetelyNotAWord December 08, 2014
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pops up as soon as someone lights a joint
mikes such a grass hopper the only time u see him is when we smoke a joint
by larry, mike March 15, 2006
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Dumb little bugs who get off on jumping around in the grass in my back yard. They make really good eating when deep fried. They a good and tasty and crunchy source of vitamin C and various and sundry proteins. My cat likes them too though, so we fight over who can catch them the fastest.
I caught twenty grasshopper outside and deep fried the little mutha fucka bastards. I'm gone eat them now with a glass of prune juice.
by FancyPants1423 November 09, 2009
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A mexican or someone from mexico who hops the border to sell drugs, or weed(marijuana) in particular.
Dean: Yo where did you get this shit?
Ryan: This crazy dealer from Mexico, he was a grasshopper!
Dean: Aww yeah!
by kbuzz September 23, 2010
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