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Old Bay is the greatest spice on the face of this Earth (beating out salt, pepper, and Cavenders All-Purpose Greek Seasoning). Legend has it that it was developed by the gods as a seasoning for their seafood, but one of them accidentally dropped the can and it landed in Maryland. The Marylanders didn't know what to use it for, and so they tried it on everything and realized that it made the food better by an order of approximately 7.9331 magnitude.

In all seriousness though, Old Bay is Jesus to Marylanders. It tastes amazing on everything from crabs to fries. If you haven't tried it and find a can of it in your local grocery store (unlikely if you live anywhere more than 200 miles from the Chesapeake) and get it. You will not regret it.
Marylander at grocery store in Texas: "Do you have any Old Bay at this fine establishment?"

Texan grocery store worker: "The fuck is that?"
Old Bay by hiimlars July 7, 2014
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It's a tasty seasoning if you're in Maryland, but an annoyance if you're anywhere else. If you're in a deli in New York don't ask the guy at the counter if he has any Old Bay for your burger. Everyone in line will think you're a tool.
If you're in a deli in New York don't ask the guy at the counter if he has any Old Bay for your burger. Everyone in line will think you're a tool.
old bay by thoma May 30, 2008
The best seasoning on the face of the Earth. Used for crabs, shrimp, fish, vegetables, chicken, french fries and basically anything edible.

If you're not from Maryland you probably don't know what it is.
MD Student 1: WTF? They didn't put Old Bay on the fries today!
MD Student 2: Don't worry, I always carry some with me.
Old Bay by Dupree December 4, 2005
What Marylanders have in there salt shakers.
"My fries, crabs, shrimp, popcorn, and chicken all needs more Old Bay"
Old Bay by R03 January 8, 2007

Old bay steamer

When a girl is in doggy and the man rapidly pulls out and the girl lets out a powerful queef that has an aroma of a warm clam.
Wow, Jessica hit me with an old bay steamer last night!

old bay rim job 

When one gets their ass eaten immediately after picking crabs when living at or visiting Tall Timbers, MD.
Fun Bobby picked up a girl at the marina bar and she gave him an old bay rim job.

old bay jay 

When you powder up your manhood with some Old Bay right before you catch the bop from a sexy lady, then watch her reaction when she tastes the tasty goodness of Old Bay on your meat. You know shes from MD if she doesnt stop lickin your lollipop.
I caught that bitch by surprise last night when I made her give me an Old Bay Jay, her eyes popped open with pleasure and she went at it like pro all night long.
old bay jay by N8daGreat September 22, 2007
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