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The only true wisdom consists in knowing that you know nothing.
Socrates obviously knows that it's you.
by Frunklin October 18, 2010
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A catch all word to describe anything that is basic, uncool or untrendy. According to The New York Times, "cheugy (pronounced chew-gee) can be used, broadly, to describe someone who is out of date or trying too hard."

Things that are cheugy:

The New York Times
PT Cruisers
Goldendoodles

Australians

Addison Rae
White people
Billionaires

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by Callmemaybe69 May 04, 2021
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Socrates was an ancient Greek philosopher who is widely credited for laying the foundation for Western philosophy.
Rubin: "Socrates - he was like the Vince McMahon of philosophy, he started it all."
by AndTheCrowdGoesWild October 06, 2006
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An ancient greek philosopher who lived from 470-399 bc. He revolutionized western thinking, and was known for asking "why" in many discussions.He was convicted and put to death for corrupting the youth in Athens, during which he cooperated with the law, and did not denying his beliefs. He is also known for being the teacher of Plato
"I know you won't believe me, but the highest form of Human Excellence is to question oneself and others."
-Socrates
by frsky June 26, 2007
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Going socrates is when somebody youre talking to starts to question things that are obvious to shift blame away from themselves when they are guilty. They take on the veneer of a philosopher to confuse the matter instead of owning up to the truth.

And some of you need to remember, this is not an encyclopedia. These other definitions have no place here. We have the rest of the internet to learn about socrates.
Derek: "Hey, remember that time when you were totally fucking drunk and almost wrecked when you drove home?"

Saul: "I wasnt that drunk, I mean what is drunk anyways? Is it five beers, or fifteen? Is it being loud and having fun, or passed out pissing yourself?"

Derek: "Oh god, its socrates again..."
by dauman January 07, 2010
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Everyone thinks Socrates is the one of the smartest men to ever have lived, a genius among mortal men, but really he’s just an immATURE OVERLY EMOTIONAL MANIPULATIVE PIECE OF SKATA
Girl (me): Socrates I never should’ve dated you!! You were a mistake!
by howstheweather18 September 27, 2019
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pronounced so - crates (like crepes but with a "t")

definition : So crazy
PERSON 1: Did you hear about Barbara sleeping with Frank?
PERSON 2: OMG no, thats like socrates!!
by Bdon96 November 15, 2014
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