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In presidential politics: to pick a vice presidential candidate who hurts your campaign more than helps it and then then to subsequently sink your campaign completely by making an ill-advised or ridiculous statement in September before the election.

Named for John McCain and Mitt Romney who both achieved the feat.
John McCain vice presidential pick: Sarah Palin. September announcement to suspend his campaign to go back to Washington to work on the financial crisis.

Mitt Romney vice presidential pick: Paul Ryan. September criticism of U.S. embassy while it was then currently under attack and mistakenly accusing the current administration of pandering to terrorists.

Our vice presidential candidate is dragging us down. Let's carefully stay on message this September so we don't commit a Romcainey.
Romcainey by onehandcrabbing September 13, 2012
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A boy usually black with a good trims. He can run fast and is a gyal magnet. If you know a romaine stick with him till the day you die
I met a romaine bruv
Romaine by Bigshotz069 February 6, 2020
Similar to a greek goddess; wisdom beyond manly understanding, patient and steadfast to her course. Very few that are as remarkable as her. Beauty that emminates from the inside out beginning at the tips of her well pedicured toes to the shiny hair atop her head. You will know when you are in her presence as you will feel the warmth that protrudes her every being.
For when Romaine walked into the room, everyone took notice, for she captivated them all with her beauty and her passion.
Romaine by bigbirdsernie February 4, 2010
Lettuce. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
I had some Romaine yesterday.
Romaine by O_shady 123456 June 5, 2018

Romaine Combo 

This feat involves blowinf a line of cocaine, pop three pain killers, smoke a joint, and get drunk.
Man, before that Valentine's Day Dance, I didn't think the Romaine Combo was even possible.
Romaine Combo by Bob Condom October 30, 2007

Romaine noodles

Originated by K. Spelich (one of many unique phrases one might overhear when "speaking Spelich").

Romaine noodles are actually the inexpensive food item known to the rest of the English speaking (and Engrish speaking) population as "rahmen noodles"
"I forgot my lunch today. I wonder if I've got any Romaine noodles in my desk?"
Romaine noodles by R09 May 19, 2009
An awkward silence when someone is singing - you dont know whether to encourage or jeer.
"This is a serious Romaine happening now" Very rare in Italy, usually occur amongst pre - madonnas.
Romaine by Chris Pye March 1, 2005
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DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
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