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We all laughed our ass off when we saw the dog Bowing in the grass. Loud screams were heard when Judy was lying there Bowing till the Dr. deliverd the baby.
bowing by anonymous January 4, 2004
Not all dudes are into bowing, but Matt and Kim do it after their wild bathroom romps.
bowing by Sea Gull July 31, 2018

Bowing Diplomacy 

A foreign policy that centers on a head of state bowing to other nations in order to get a better deal as their slave. Popularized by Donald Trump and the Republican party of the 21st century
Donald Trump initiated his doctrine of Bowing Diplomacy when he bowed to King Salman of Saudi Arabia.
Bowing Diplomacy by knunchunks August 29, 2018

bowing tiger hidden crouch 

When you decide to greet another person using the eastern bow instead of the western handshake. But since they're not worth putting strain on your back, you sneak in an ergonomically correct squat instead of a bow.
Person 1: Why are you squatting instead of shaking my hand?
Person 2: It's 2020 learn 2 bow. Handshakes and elbow bumps are a thing of the past.
Person 1: Looks more like a bowing tiger hidden crouch, but okay

Air Bowing 

term for string players bowing in the air (literally). It makes no sound but gives the appearance that the person is playing.
When I got lost on the second page of the orchestra piece, I was air bowing until I could pick it up again.
Air Bowing by ╬AF╬ June 18, 2009

air bowing 

Imitating the actions of playing a violin, to signify lack of sympathy with, and rejection of, whining.
Claire was going on and on about what a hard life she has, and I could only shut her up by air bowing and saying, "My heart pumps lumpy custard for your troubles, Claire."
air bowing by Father Ignatius June 19, 2009
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proper lad 

a lad that is such a lad that he is a proper lad
person1:did you see bob
person2: ya he was a proper lad
Word of the Day on October 29, 2026
The number of years you are still sexually active
While our lifespan is the number of years we will live, our healthspan is the number of healthy years we will have and our sexspan is is the number of years we will continue to be healthy enough to continue having an active sex life.
sexspan by Dr Kat April 21, 2022
Word of the Day on October 28, 2026
A lighthearted reaction upon receiving disappointing news of some sort. Usually something that isn't a particularly a big deal, esp. when it primarily affects someone else - sort of a mild schadenfreude. Sometimes doubled or tripled, and possibly said in a sing-songy voice for added comedic effect to imitate a muted trumpet, which is how the meme originated.
You didn't get any napkins with your takeout pork fried rice? Womp womp.
womp by 175623226 November 3, 2011
Word of the Day on October 27, 2026
When your wife’s boyfriend let you sleep past 8pm 😎😎
Wife’s boyfriend: You have 5 more minutes
Me: Poggers!
Poggers by Just_Charles April 14, 2020
Word of the Day on October 26, 2026
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