Urban Dictionary: first name basis

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When you know someone well enough that you call them by their first name.

I had known Mrs. Jones so long I always called her Martha. We are on a first name basis.

by Jim The Clown Hater August 09, 2007

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v. collectively or individually finding someone/something to blame for a problem, as opposed to brainstorming which connotes finding solutions to a problem

n. the act of finding someone/something to blame for a problem

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The committee commenced blamestorming over the situation rather than seeking solutions to the problem.

by TBea April 22, 2008

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first name basis

When you no longer need to refer to someone by their last name. Usally used when 1. two enemies (particuarly Jocks) are trying to end a fight or if 2. an adult wants you to call them by their first name.

Draco Malfoy: Hey Harry
Harry Potter: What so now we're on first name basis?

you: You have a beutiful house Mrs. Smith
Mrs. Smith: Call me Wanda.
You: Oookay that's a little strange

by Rainchecker22 August 07, 2007

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