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An interpretation of the classic Martini drink thought to be popularized by the post-beat modernist movement. A Kerouac, in traditional form, is 15 parts vermouth with a cold splash of Gin. Kerouac himself was known to "pour a cold glass of Vermouth while glancing at a bottle of gin."
"Are you serious?...Wow...OK, one Kerouac...comin' up."
Kerouac by Harvey Bennet March 29, 2010
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To wander aimlessly for the giddy thrill. For background information read Jack Kerouac's "On The Road." Often done while singing "Four Dead in Ohio" by Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young or "Proud Mary" by Creedence Clearwater Revival.
I bored, so I went on a kerouac.

We went keouacing last night.
kerouac by Harold Hupmobile January 7, 2006

dirty kerouac 

same as a dirty ginsberg except he does it to a girl
Jill let me give her a dirty kerouac and I knew she was the one.
dirty kerouac by Dr. Simulacra October 17, 2013

Jack Kerouac

A "Jack Kerouac" refers to beating off while "On the Road". This is in tribute to the famous author and his most well know story.
Man! My cross country trip was great! Anytime I got bored, I just whipped my dong out and gave myself a little "Jack Kerouac". I sure got some funny looks from people driving by, but it was worth it.
Jack Kerouac by Midnight Stroker August 20, 2008

kerouacked 

kerouacked, adj. to act like famous author Jack Kerouac. i.e. drink lots of red wine and get all philosophical.
Dude, have you ever considered the possibility that we are just grains of sand on an infinite beach?
No, and when did you get all kerouacked?
kerouacked by Nate Clements April 5, 2008

Kerouactivist 

A follower/supporter/promoter of Beatnik culture, particularly, artist, novelist and poet Jack Kerouac.

Also- one who partakes in extensive outdoor adventures not knowing where he will end up or how/if she will return to the point of origin. Additionally, getting stoked on life and the unknown.
Being the Kerouactivist that she is, Henrietta decided to take off on a journey bringing nothing but cans of baked beans and her tattered copy of The Dharma Bums.
Kerouactivist by Alexandra Thomas January 31, 2006

Kerouaction

The answer to the question, "What would Jack Kerouac do?"
When the stress of my job became too much, I evaluated the Kerouactions available to me and decided to hitchhike cross country.
Kerouaction by Kerouac fan November 9, 2010
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No Surprises Wedding

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Please note that this wedding is child-free (under 10) and a No Surprises Wedding (NSW). Reach out to wedding planner Sami Smith to request approvals or exceptions; please note that exceptions will be rare. Limited child care for under-10s will be available. All approvals will be noted and included in planning. Unapproved, or surprise exceptions, will result in guests being asked to leave.
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"Hey, see that chick over there? She's pretty enough to be an ulzzang. :D"
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