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One of the most underrated, underappreciated actors in the history of American cinema, as proven by the fact that he has but this one defenition. A remarkable performer with an extraordinarily diverse range in acting talent.
What a compelling performance! You just pulled a James Woods...
by Reina2987 December 13, 2004
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May 22 Word of the Day
A moment that is generally agreed to have had a significant influence on pop culture and everyday life. While the term was coined by Rose McGowan in context of the #MeToo movement, and is mostly associated with the K-pop community, the phenomenon is universal and a basic component of how culture works.

Real world events such as social/political movements, the election of a new U.S. President, major catastrophes and disasters, as well as entertainment such as movies, music and TV, can all function as cultural resets. Notable cultural resets in relatively recent memory include:

* The Beatles appearing on the Ed Sullivan show in 1964
* The Watergate scandal of 1974
* The release of Nevermind by Nirvana in 1991
* The September 11, 2001 attacks
* The election and inauguration of Barack Obama in 2009
* The COVID-19 pandemic
"The Nineties politically started with the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989 and the Soviet Union dissolving on December 26, 1991, and ended with both the 2000 Presidential election which saw the victory of George W. Bush and the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 which left people so stupefied that it functioned as something of a cultural reset button." - TV Tropes' article on the 1990s
by Spike from Degrassi February 09, 2021
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As seen in Scary Movie 2. The act of waling into something unpleasant or grotesque then uttering "F*ck this" and storming out of a room.

Retreating from a situation and not returning.
Bob didn't want to be here, so he pulled a James Woods.
by Works on Saturdays September 30, 2014
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A flaming shot of Bacardi 151 rum dropped into a glass full of Four Loco.
Will did a James Wood and blacked out the rest of the night.
by Davis and Alisa March 26, 2011
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when a man gets morning wood at an awkward time or place
Girl: why are you hard, do I arouse you.
Man: no I swear its just james wood
by The urban catastrophe September 18, 2020
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