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Also known as a 'wage-slave'. To 'Oakes' means to be a slave to the grind. A mindless automaton that confuses financial success with financial security; arbitrarily devoting all time and energy pursuing a livelihood completely dependent on the wages earned, with little ability or motivation to perceive choices. Those who experience being Oakes'd generally live a life of quiet desperation, often feeling trapped by the perceived forces beyond their control, but ultimately blind to the futility of the general socially accepted path to stable livelihood through work performed in a wage economy.
Dude, don't be such an Oakes, quit working for the man and start your own business, you pussy.
Oakes by Slave to the man August 1, 2011
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Oakes is a very funny and sweet guy, he is very talented! He has a bright smile, and is usually tall. He will keep his relationships with friends close and is very loyal!
Girl:Omg do you know Oakes fegley, from the goldfinch?

Other girl:Omg yes, that’s one of my favorite movies!
Girl: same! he’s supper sweet, funny how their wasn’t a definition about him until now....... 😌
Oakes by Oakes January 23, 2021
a wonderful last name for a tiny girl with a great attitude. always amazing and somehow is just amusing always. cant live without her
me: oh yeah Oakes is the best

Her: thanks!
oakes by ~tayla~ June 29, 2023

Oakes Fegley 

A cute as heck actor best know for his role in Wonderstruck and The Goldfinch. He also has kinda long hair and can be described as a lil whisk. He has an adorable dog named Mochi Fegley and is the only celebrity with a Samsung S7.
Oakes Fegley is obsessed with fortnight

Annie Oakes 

The clandistine method of asking for ectasy in Ireland
sorry, have you seen my friend annie... annie oakes
Annie Oakes by Annie's chum June 4, 2011

tom oakes 

sexy lead guitarist of pop rock band The Higher.
recently left the higher to start a solo career.
person #1: "That Tom Oakes is so hot right now"
person #2: "You can say that again."

tom oakes by sarah haase March 26, 2008

Abu Malik Oakes Jr. 

Malik was a normal guy, until Abu Michael Cambria Jr. became involved in Hookah. Malik realized Michael had a monopoly over the Hookah market, so he sought out for a new money-making method. That's when he realized he could sell Coca-Cola infused with piss, and call it "Mailk Juice". He made billions.
Abu Malik Oakes Jr. is the piss coke king.
Abu Malik Oakes Jr. by Jouweyjonah October 21, 2022
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(Ewokese) Freedom!
And dying in yo' bed many years from now, would ya be willing ta trade all da days from dis here day ta dat fo' one chance, just one chance, ta come back here as young men an' tell our enemies dat dey may take our lives but dey will never take our freedom ... YUB NUB!
yub nub by rotjrem November 4, 2010
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1. Meaning nasty, sexy, filthy. Popularized by Christina Aguilera.

2. Used usally as a close friend in hip-hop slang.
1. Wanna get dirrty
It's about time that I came to start the party Sweat drippin' over my body
Dancin' gettin' just a little naughty

2. Sup Dirrty? Haven't seen you in a while.
dirrty by Minty November 30, 2003
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Coyote Ugly

1. Place

The Bar came before the movie. It is an awesome bar where the girls know how to party and make you feel okay about giving up your money, drawers, bras, and dignity.

2. Movie

A story about a Jersey girl following her dreams, aided by working at this bar in New York.

3. Situation/Person/Decision

See other definitions - waking up next to someone so ugly you'd rather chew your arm off than wake them up.
1. Yo, Coyote Ugly is my favorite bar! I got whipped, stripped, drunk, and danced on the bar all before 7 o'clock!

2. Hey did you see Coyote Ugly? It actually has a plot!

3. Ugg I woke up to Coyote Ugly this morning!
Coyote Ugly by jerseycountry March 8, 2009
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Literally 1984 

Used in response for when someone promotes/advocates an event or idea that is perceived to support "too much" authority and/or government control.

Often used jokingly as a over-exaggeration in political talk.

Can also be used in response to a ban or mute in a forum site or online chat.
Steve: I think that the government should regulate businesses more
Bob: Literally 1984!

--User1 has been permantly banned--
User2: You cant ban my friend like that! Literally 1984!
Literally 1984 by ke1 July 7, 2021
Word of the Day on September 1, 2026
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