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Hooked the cables to 

Phrase that is a euphemism for someone controlling, brainwashing or having some type of powerful influence over another person. Phrase can be either stated in a jokingly manner or dead serious.
Ever since Johnny began seeing Betsy, a master manipulator, he had become a different person. He became very distant and standoffish towards all of his friends. I believe old girl done went and hooked the cables to our poor dumb friend. I guess the power of pussy is a real thing.
Hooked the cables to by Nikki Stixx October 29, 2020
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When you respond ok,but you dont really care or understand what they just said
If x+2 equals 10,calculate the distance to the moon.
You: Hokeh
Hokeh by jforgotten2002 January 26, 2017
Being totally in love or addicted to someone.
We went on a date last night and I am totally hooked
Hooked by Legitunderstandings July 13, 2016

hooked on ebonics 

Near exclusive use of black street slang and especially use of black street talk by pathetic 'wannabee black' whites.
Joe is totally a cretin, dude. We were talking to this sweeeeeeet chick and right away he is slinging this albino Puff Daddy rap on her. She was like rolling her eyes and looked at me like...'who is this hoooked on ebonics fool?'
hooked on ebonics by Mo Dixley August 5, 2005

Homedale 

(n) an alternate universe, consisting primarily of cowboy boots, vehicle-filled lawns, oversized pickup trucks, and women wearing bathrobes on front porches while smoking.
the twilight zone was weird... but HOMEDALE... now that's really odd.
Homedale by Ogmosic December 13, 2010
1. Messed up completely and without hope; to be in a hoplessly bad condition or position.
2. To spray with water from a hose.
3. Swindled or taken advantage of by deception.
4. To be waylaid and prevented from accomplishing something.
1) This engine is hosed. The pistons are seized and the block is cracked.
2) I hosed down the driveway this morning; now all the leaves and debris are gone.
3) I've been hosed! That Playstation I bought yesterday was an empty case weighted with rocks!
4) A: You, sir, are a hoser. I have done nothing today due to you distracting me! B: Nary, madame, I have hosed you not!

sources: 1) general usage, jargon 2) general usage, literal 3) southern central PA 4) JSD
hosed by ninjamanzz September 3, 2012
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Pee Calculus

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Slop Grenade

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Brent: he just tossed me a slop grenade
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