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A pretentious individual whose art (usually terrible, overly-wordy poetry, but can apply to paintings, prose, etc.) no one "gets".

See tortured artist
Ugh, that guy's back again for another reading of his lame poetry. What an artiste.
artiste by sabby December 23, 2004
Words you can keep
This word is used in Algeria to describe a person's physical appearence who has nothing to do with art. It is usually followed by a bunch of 4's.
Him: *Wears a suit*
Friends: Sahbi artiste 444
Artiste by jacobiii August 26, 2019
French term for a person trained person trained in the art of fellacio.
He was just a high class Artiste from Paris.
Artiste by Alfaduetto April 18, 2025
1. Nickname of former NHLer Alexei Kovalev, given by Montreal Canadiens fans during his tenure there, due to his superior stickhandling and skating skills.

2. Someone who pulls off a stunning feat of dexterity, agility, athleticism, gaming skill, etc., whether intended or accidental.
1. Did you you see that sick-ass goal L'Artiste buried the other night?

2. Party Guy 1: "Check this shit out, dude. You will never witness another beer pong shot like this in your life. I'm callin' it... Off the table, off the wall, off Mark's head, off that girl's bigass left titty and in the cup..... YESSSS!!!"

Party Guy 2: "Holy shit!! Fucking L'Artiste in the house!"
L'Artiste by Z. Tenao December 6, 2011

Les-Artiste 

Les-Artiste is the most amazing tumblr on planet earth.
It is run by a guy called Joe. He is so perfect, and dayum attrictive ;)

I don't even know him in real life but i love him and you'll love him to.

His so perfect words can't describe him. He needs to be a model.
Vogue should do an article about him and his amazing blog.

iloveyou.iloveyou.ilove.you
he.is.perfection.
les-artiste.tumblr.com
Les-Artiste by iloveles-artiste October 21, 2011

photo artiste 

a person who takes part in a photo session; a person who is photographed.
You are a good photo artiste. You always come out well in photographs.
photo artiste by uttam maharjan August 11, 2010

VERSIFY DE ARTISTE 

On the path be a successful artiste.
VERSIFY DE ARTISTE by Bookworm's December 24, 2018
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green inexperienced youthful judgement and cold blooded execution of those judgements.

Rashness with little concern of consequence.

Antony and Cleopatra. William Shakespeare

"My salad days,
When I was green in judgment, cold in blood."

- William Shakespeare, Antony and Cleopatra, 1.5
"How did you end up in jail?"

"Salad days, 'nuf said."
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age gate 

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board chow 

A)
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B)
Can also be used to gross out Non-Techie people
A)
Bill: want to go to the club?
Bob: No, I've got to clean out my board chow, keys are starting to stick.

B)
Bill: Want to go out to get a bite?
Bob: No, i am just going to have some of my board chow/
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Bob: The food scraps that collect in my keyboard; Want some?
Bill: *GAG* *HURL* *GAG*
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young pup 

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Ah, you're just a young pup at 23!
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