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I would rather walk briskly through the gates of hell than

A phrase which is used to emphasise how much the speaker wishes not to do or take part in some activity, used as a response to a suggestion or request.

Comedic value is gained from the over emphasis of how much the person would not like to do said activity.

May have origins in a quote from the popular computer game "The Curse of Monkey Island" released on Windows 9x

Murray: You may call me ‘Murray’! I am a powerful demonic force! I am the harbinger of your doom! And the forces of darkness will applaud me as I stride through the Gates of Hell – carrying your head on a pike!
I would rather walk briskly through the gates of hell than attend a Justin Bieber concert.
a Briskey is a person who is awesome at everything and knows it. they are in many ways almost perfect. everyone wants to be a briskey but not every one is. the best thing u can do is hang around one. they have this ora around them that makes you happy and laugh when ever you are around them. they are AWESOME
(1)"you're pretty awesome, are you a briskey?

(2) "that person seems so perfect. i bet he's a briskey."
briskey by Marcuz Sanchez November 28, 2009
A scathing, rapid-talking, pointed, seemingly-indefensible, and spiky opinion on a matter.
"Regardless of how you view his politics, most agree that Ben Shapiro's brishly stances on policy made legible debate all but moot save for those rare tenants of the world in blessed possession of a slo-mo blaster."
Brishly by The Artiscrybre July 9, 2022
word to describe one who is nearly God-like in everything. this includes partying, being awesome, and fishing/tree-climbing.
(1)"we were in the woods and Sandy went all briskey"

(2)"did you know Natasha was so briskey?"

"no, what was she good at?"

"EVERYTHING."

(3)"wow! you seem to be good at everything. do most people call you briskey?"
briskey by Professor Spellium November 28, 2009
Meaning its very very cold outside.
Brisky by LgLegend May 12, 2009
"Um wow Maura, you're looking quite brickly today."
brickly by randomguy000 September 27, 2006
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funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
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Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
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Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
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Being ignored by someone when making a statement or asking a question. Also known as blanked and turfed.
Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
aired by Pietro February 9, 2005
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