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Hollaback Girl
In order to fully understand what a "hollaback girl" is, one must first understand what it means to "hollaback." When one hollas back, one responds to a verbal insult with their own reciprocal verbal insult. This in itself is not necessarily a negative thing, however to become a "hollaback girl" is something to be avoided. A "hollaback girl" is a girl who responds only with these verbal insults, without ever actually taking it to the next level and kicking some ass. In other words, a hollaback girl is all talk and no walk.
This phrase was originally popularized by Gwen Stefani via her song "Hollaback Girl" from her debut solo album L.A.M.B. The song was a response to a comment Courtney Love made about Gwen in an interview with 17 Magazine. Love reportedly stated "Being famous is just like being in high school. But, I'm not interested in being the cheerleader. I'm not interested in being Gwen Stefani. She's the cheerleader, and I'm out in the smoker shed."
Gwen, upon hearing this, did not hollaback like a petty cheerleader. She instead came back with Hollaback Girl. In explanation of the song she said "Someone one time called me a cheerleader, negatively, and I've never been a cheerleader. So I was like 'Ok, fuck you, you want me to be a cheerleader? Well I'll be one then. And I'll rule the whole world. Just you watch me.'" This is clearly in reference to Love's comment. And based on "Hollaback Girl"'s success, I'd say Gwen held true to her word and took over the world.
This phrase was originally popularized by Gwen Stefani via her song "Hollaback Girl" from her debut solo album L.A.M.B. The song was a response to a comment Courtney Love made about Gwen in an interview with 17 Magazine. Love reportedly stated "Being famous is just like being in high school. But, I'm not interested in being the cheerleader. I'm not interested in being Gwen Stefani. She's the cheerleader, and I'm out in the smoker shed."
Gwen, upon hearing this, did not hollaback like a petty cheerleader. She instead came back with Hollaback Girl. In explanation of the song she said "Someone one time called me a cheerleader, negatively, and I've never been a cheerleader. So I was like 'Ok, fuck you, you want me to be a cheerleader? Well I'll be one then. And I'll rule the whole world. Just you watch me.'" This is clearly in reference to Love's comment. And based on "Hollaback Girl"'s success, I'd say Gwen held true to her word and took over the world.
1.These bitches were talking smack, so I had to holla back.
2. All that girl ever does is talk smack. She never takes any actual action. She's SUCH a hollaback girl.
2. All that girl ever does is talk smack. She never takes any actual action. She's SUCH a hollaback girl.
Hollaback Girl by Violet Vanity October 18, 2009
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hellawickedrawjank
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Originated during the Fall 2010 US House Page Program Session in Washington, DC, hellawickedrawjank combines the slang words of many regions into one usable phrase:
Hella-Northern California
Wicked-East Coast
Raw-LAX Bros nation-wide
Jank-Accepted Nation-wide
Originated during the Fall 2010 US House Page Program Session in Washington, DC, hellawickedrawjank combines the slang words of many regions into one usable phrase:
Hella-Northern California
Wicked-East Coast
Raw-LAX Bros nation-wide
Jank-Accepted Nation-wide
Dude, seeing Michelle Obama at We, The Pizza today was hellawickedrawjank.
You know what would be hellawickedrawjank at the moment? A shake from Good Stuff.
As hellawickedrawjank it would be to go to bed right now, I have to finish my Energy and Public Policy homework.
Sleeping in on a non-seminar Saturday never fails to be hellawickedrawjank.
Getting five hours of sleep last night was hellawickedrawjank.
I always want to introduce myself the the hellawickedrawjank lady who passes out the Epoch every day at the Capitol South Metro Station.
You know what would be hellawickedrawjank at the moment? A shake from Good Stuff.
As hellawickedrawjank it would be to go to bed right now, I have to finish my Energy and Public Policy homework.
Sleeping in on a non-seminar Saturday never fails to be hellawickedrawjank.
Getting five hours of sleep last night was hellawickedrawjank.
I always want to introduce myself the the hellawickedrawjank lady who passes out the Epoch every day at the Capitol South Metro Station.
hellawickedrawjank by jerkyandcheese October 15, 2010
HollaBack Humpday
When you send out an invitation to one of your regular bootycalls on a social media sight for Wednesday night.
damn Its Wednesday and I'm horny...I'ma HollaBack Humpday my gurl Patricia on her Facebook wall and see if she's free!
HollaBack Humpday by Sexyandbored January 17, 2013
hollaback boy
1. the male equivalent of a hollaback girl.
2. a guy who easily gives into sexual persuasion.
3. a guy who makes booty calls.
4. easy
2. a guy who easily gives into sexual persuasion.
3. a guy who makes booty calls.
4. easy
hollaback boy by Tanni February 17, 2007
Hollajuckie
Hollajuckie means best friend. Originated in Britian. Even though it's giberish and was not originated in britian. Its just so cool its like that.
" Hey theres my hollajuckie!"
" Oh my gosh , I need a hollajuckie :("
"Woah! Your hollajuckie is hot" (;
" Oh my gosh , I need a hollajuckie :("
"Woah! Your hollajuckie is hot" (;
Hollajuckie by hollajuckie July 21, 2010
hollaback girl
It seems as though Ms. Stefani has had some incidents in which another young, presumably female, individual has made some disparaging remarks about her character. Upon learning of the situation, Ms. Stefani is informing this “culprit” that she intends to handle this matter physically. Ms. Stefani’s character is such that she is not the type of person who counters verbal attacks with verbal attacks, or “hollering back.” Using terminology that is commonplace among today’s youth, this is shortened to “hollaback.” Additionally, it appears as though this altercation will take place somewhere near the bleachers.
lyrics:
I heard that you were talking shit
And you didn't think that I would hear it
People hear you talking like that, getting everybody fired up
So I'm ready to attack, gonna lead the pack
Gonna get a touchdown, gonna take you out
That's right, put your pom-poms downs, getting everybody fired up
I heard that you were talking shit
And you didn't think that I would hear it
People hear you talking like that, getting everybody fired up
So I'm ready to attack, gonna lead the pack
Gonna get a touchdown, gonna take you out
That's right, put your pom-poms downs, getting everybody fired up
hollaback girl by stormdancer May 10, 2005
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