raconteur

French for 'story teller,' coming from the French verb 'raconter' meaning 'to tell' or 'to recount.' Also, for this reason, the name of a new rock band, the Raconteurs. (They're really good.)

The Raconteurs claim to be raconteurs on their new album, 'Broken Boy Soldiers.'

raconteur by Larsen Husby July 20, 2006

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Raconteurs

A rock band consisting of members:
Jack White - Vocals, Guitars and Synthesisers
Brendan Benson - Vocals, Guitar and Keys
Jack Lawrence - Bass
Patrick Keeler - Drums and Percussion
Their ten-track debut album 'Broken Boy Soldiers' was released 15th May 2006.

This band is frequently called a "Superband" by radio DJs and indie magazines as every member is simultaneously part of another band or music project. Jack White is one half of the White Stripes, Jack Lawrence and Patrick Keeler are part of the Greenhornes, and Brendan Benson is a solo artist.

Fan 1: "Have you heard the Raconteurs new single?!"
Fan 2: "'Steady As She Goes'? Yeah! I love it!"

Raconteurs by Vicky Rose May 24, 2006

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Raconteurs

A rock band consisting of members:
Jack White - Vocals, Guitars and Synthesisers
Brendan Benson - Vocals, Guitar and Keys
Jack Lawrence - Bass
Patrick Keeler - Drums and Percussion
Their ten-track debut album 'Broken Boy Soldiers' was released 15th May 2006.

This band is frequently called a "Superband" by radio DJs and indie magazines as every member is simultaneously part of another band or music project. Jack White is one half of the White Stripes, Jack Lawrence and Patrick Keeler are part of the Greenhornes, and Brendan Benson is a solo artist.

Fan 1: "Have you heard the Raconteurs new single?!"
Fan 2: "'Steady As She Goes'? Yeah! I love it!"

Raconteurs by Vicky Rose May 24, 2006

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raconteur

A nice set of breasts that need to be shown off. Best used by the members of Blue Collar TV.

Look at at those, someone should take that raconteur.

raconteur by Josh of KY June 6, 2005

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recontarded

- A word mixed between retard and contarded.

Oh My God dude stop acting so recontarded.

OR

This phone is recontarded.

recontarded by DaisyAnn March 25, 2008

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pajama casual

Pajama casual is a term used when working from home and preparing for a video conference. All business above the waist and your pajama pants down below.

We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.

pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020

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