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Derived from the French word "Pontife" or from the Latin "Pontifex", a title used for high priests of the Roman Republic, with a literal meaning of "bridge-builder".
And Pontiff, pretty Pontiff, can anyone shake your hand?
Or is it just that you like uniforms and someone kissing your hand?
-Radiohead, "Good Evening Mr. Waldheim"
Pontiff by breakhisneck June 29, 2009
Words you can keep
A word currently used to describe the Pope.
Good Yontiff, Pontiff! (Sacks, 2013)
big queer who sits at home at plays Socom 2
mark nielson is a huge pontiff
Pontiff by ryan cruze March 10, 2004

Pontiff Sulyvahn 

Pontiff Sulyvahn is a boss from the game Dark Souls III, who bestowed a special ring upon his knights. The rings granted them boons in battle such as increased strength, but slowly transformed them into twisted beasts, ensuring that they could never turn against him while not directly under his watch.
Person 1: "Pontiff Sulyvahn is an annoying boss right?"

Person 2: "He sure is."
Pontiff Sulyvahn by Hurm_mm November 23, 2021

Sovereign Pontiff 

1. n. The Pope, Bishop of Rome, Patriarch of the West, temporal Sovereign/Monarch of the Papal States (pre-1870) & of Vatican City/Holy See (1929 - present), Vicar of Christ on Earth, Supreme Head of the Catholic Church. At his Coronation, he receives the Triple Tiara/Crown with the words : "Receive the Tiara adorned with three crowns, and know that Thou art the Father of Princes & Kings, Pontiff of the World, and Vicar of our Saviour Jesus Christ."

2. n. all-powerful badass wit loads of cash, bling n connections.
1. n. The Sovereign Pontiff was seated on the Leonine Throne as the Cardinal deacon placed the Triple Crown upon the Pope's head.

2. n. Dude, don't fuck wit Tony... that badass mofo got it all ...dope-ass mansion, tricked out MB, gold roly, bling n hoes comin out his fuckin ass! Mess wit him...he'll fuckin pope you bro...he's like da fuckin Sovereign Pontiff
Sovereign Pontiff by matt8869 January 16, 2008

olivia pontiff 

girl i want to come with me to prom
Hey olivia pontiff will you go to prom with me?
olivia pontiff by PeterRabbit March 22, 2009

Pontificate

To speak in a pretentiously dogmatic manner; to preach.
Pontificate typically has a negative connotation but can be used positively as well.

"Allow me a moment to pontificate on the merits of good hygiene during flu outbreaks" said the school nurse.
Pontificate by FatMermaid January 25, 2014
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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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