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headshake 

a term used when one is ashamed about something they said or did.
"lauren, how was class? you didnt go did you?.."
"no, i lost track of time cleaning my toenails. headshake."

"anna, did you have a good time at the barmitzvah with your family?"
"i was so wasted all i remember was doing the tango with my mom's gay cousins boyfriend, enrique. headshake."

"gwen, have you seen the gallon of peanut butter?"
"i ate it all. headshake"

"naomi, your hair looks cute like that"
"thanks, its cause i finally showered. headshake."
headshake by beatrice williams III December 8, 2007
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Tequila Headshake 

An experience only in Tijuana Mexico, where the waiters cock your head back and pour an enourmous amount of Tequila down your throat while blowing a whistle then they shake the man's head vigerously if it's a female they pick them up and spin them around.
Also a song writen by Ed and Cam.
I was so hammered from that Tequila Headshake, I was giving a porcelain handshake for an hour.
Tequila Headshake by Ed and Cam January 17, 2006

Indian headshake 

A shake of the head from left to right in a 45 degree angle which usually means a "Maybe", i.e. Neither a Yes nor a No.

Typically used in India and nearby regions to say "yes" out of politeness or duress, but really meaning a "maybe".
1. There are times when the Indian headshake can be useful. Like when your girlfriend or wife asks you whether she has gained weight.

2. Seagull Manager: Can you get this presentation done by this evening...

Junior Employee (fearing for his job): <does the Indian headshake> I think so

Seagull Manager: Great, I'll expect it in my email by 4pm.
Indian headshake by MalFactor April 11, 2011

bavarian handshake 

The act of passing one's hand through one's own lederhosen crotch flap, to shake someone else's hand. Popular at German (and German-themed) festivals.
Franz's Bavarian handshake caught me off guard--but what a grip!

Vagina Handshake 

How Trump Greets a beautiful woman.
When you're rich or a celebrity, you can do pretty much anything you want, so when I meet a beautiful woman I walk right up to her and grab her by the pussy, and give her a vagina handshake.
Vagina Handshake by Chas501 December 31, 2016

Bingley Handshake 

A good old fashioned wank into an abandoned sock or glove
Bingley Handshake by Greg_the_Smeg February 14, 2019

Nervous Flyer Handshake 

When the person on the flight is apprehensive to fly so you help them relax. Typically by manual sexual stimulation.
Woman in the seat next to me was worried about flying. Let her give me a nervous flyer handshake to calm her down. Not sure about her but I need a smoke.
Nervous Flyer Handshake by HomerJ71 October 29, 2019
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Purple Patch 

To describe coming into something good, coming into good luck and or good times.

Like walking over small green hills in the countryside then coming across a purple patch of flowers, thus it being unique and out of the ordinary.
I hit a real purple patch.

The other day this good thing happened unexpectedly then I was lucky with this, it was unique, I hit a real purple patch.
Purple Patch by Ralph Shitstorm October 27, 2020
Word of the Day on September 5, 2026
(Ewokese) Freedom!
And dying in yo' bed many years from now, would ya be willing ta trade all da days from dis here day ta dat fo' one chance, just one chance, ta come back here as young men an' tell our enemies dat dey may take our lives but dey will never take our freedom ... YUB NUB!
yub nub by rotjrem November 4, 2010
Word of the Day on September 4, 2026
1. Meaning nasty, sexy, filthy. Popularized by Christina Aguilera.

2. Used usally as a close friend in hip-hop slang.
1. Wanna get dirrty
It's about time that I came to start the party Sweat drippin' over my body
Dancin' gettin' just a little naughty

2. Sup Dirrty? Haven't seen you in a while.
dirrty by Minty November 30, 2003
Word of the Day on September 3, 2026

Coyote Ugly

1. Place

The Bar came before the movie. It is an awesome bar where the girls know how to party and make you feel okay about giving up your money, drawers, bras, and dignity.

2. Movie

A story about a Jersey girl following her dreams, aided by working at this bar in New York.

3. Situation/Person/Decision

See other definitions - waking up next to someone so ugly you'd rather chew your arm off than wake them up.
1. Yo, Coyote Ugly is my favorite bar! I got whipped, stripped, drunk, and danced on the bar all before 7 o'clock!

2. Hey did you see Coyote Ugly? It actually has a plot!

3. Ugg I woke up to Coyote Ugly this morning!
Coyote Ugly by jerseycountry March 8, 2009
Word of the Day on September 2, 2026

Literally 1984 

Used in response for when someone promotes/advocates an event or idea that is perceived to support "too much" authority and/or government control.

Often used jokingly as a over-exaggeration in political talk.

Can also be used in response to a ban or mute in a forum site or online chat.
Steve: I think that the government should regulate businesses more
Bob: Literally 1984!

--User1 has been permantly banned--
User2: You cant ban my friend like that! Literally 1984!
Literally 1984 by ke1 July 7, 2021
Word of the Day on September 1, 2026

Back when I lived in upstate new york 

A meaningless, unimpressive, self-serving introduction. An indicator that the story about to be shared will be pointless and dumb.
Back when I lived in upstate new york, I also had to park on the street - on two occasions, we got enough snow, mixed with just the right plowing, that my car was lifted off the ground from so much snow being jammed underneath it.
Word of the Day on August 31, 2026
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