Proverbish

Similar to "Proverbial", but used by much more sophisticated individuals. referred to in a proverb or idiom. Similar to "Proverbial", but used by much more sophisticated individuals.

"I'm going to stick out like the proverbish sore thumb"

by chinarider June 7, 2015

Proverbial "She"

The unknown subject of the declarative statement, "That's what she said!"

Andy: Where's Norman?

Richard: Asleep.

Andy: Still?

Richard: Yeah, he can't get up.

Andy: That's what she said!

Richard: Who is this proverbial "she"?

by Soleijhee December 1, 2009

Proverbial Hay

What you say you're going to hit when you are tired but don't want to seem agressive towards dried grass.

Brian informed me that after a long night of studying he was going to hit the proverbial hay

by Mmmkay December 14, 2004

proverbial lemon

"Proverbial Lemon" refers to anything that doesn't function properly. Commonly used for cars which have problems no one can fix, it can also refer to a flashlight, a radio, or anything mechanical.

Captain Picard: The Federation may be buying a "Proverbial Lemon". (Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "The Price")

by The Slang Overwatcher October 17, 2017

Ploverfish

An extremely large stuffed fish, usually of yellow color.

Howard placed a ploverfish on a shelf above his desk.

by Atomic Gator August 8, 2012

proverbial

descriptor for something about to be referred to as cliché, stale, or trite.

Bored, he decided to surf the proverbial 'net all night long and check his email instead of finishing his term paper.

by the professor tfn September 21, 2012

proverbial six

a figurative representation of cutting someone a break or giving them aid

Come on man, throw me a proverbial six.

by PhaseTen November 26, 2010