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(n.) a popular phrase, a parlance or locution. Not a noun, adjective or verb.
Most definitions in this dictionary are really idioms, such as fo shizzle my nizzle and shotgun wedding
Idiom by Kung-Fu Jesus May 4, 2004
Words or phrases that aren't meant to be taken literally For example, if Joe says “break a leg” he doesn’t really mean to break your leg. Break a leg actually means “good luck.”
Person: quit wasting your breath!
Idiom of “waste your breath”: To say something that will probably be ignored.
Idiom by Enter Your Pseudonym Here September 27, 2022
A term used by people who are tired of calling n00bs "idiots".
The individual calls a n00b an "idiom" so that they'll get even more confused and react in a more n00bish way. It will confuse them until the n00b actually looks up the word in a dictionary to find the definition. Otherwise, they'll think idiom is another word for idiot.
n00b - "FucK ALl YoU BItCHaSs WanKsTaZ"

John - "stfu you idiom"

n00b - "iDiom? FuCK YOu, YouR AN iDioT"

John - " *Shakes head* "
Idiom by Johnny k3WL March 8, 2008
idiom means idiot.
when someone is being mean to you just call them a idiom and they will not know what you mean.
idiom by PMC0502 April 21, 2010
An Idiom is a word that has different meanings in different locales - Idiom where I'm from means an idiot that tastes good.
I really do like her, but she's the epitome of an idiom.
idiom by DeGuerre April 18, 2023

idiom savant 

An otherwise intelligent individual, who unknowingly mixes and mangles idioms, often to great comedic effect.
The cop, apparently being an undiagnosed Idiom Savant, says "I'm watching you, mister. Now you are UNDER my radar!"
idiom savant by JockoDundee May 6, 2014
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Respectfully 

Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.

After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
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