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this expression is a superstition that is used in the hope that a good thing will continue to occur even after its mentioned.
For Example : "My throat is finally feeling better, knock on wood!"

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"I'm so happy it hasn't rained yet, knock on wood"
by [DEE]best! December 24, 2009
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A man who messes around with other men, but no one would ever know by looking or talking to him. Used by gay black men to identify masculine gay men or DL Brothas.
"I am going to the mall to look for some trade"
"The club was packed with trade, honey"
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1. A phrase used to express that something will or will not happen. This expression alludes to the ages-old superstition that literally knocking on wood would ward off evil spirits.
2. To masturbate, said of males.
(made-up scene from GTA San Andreas)

(at the beach)

Kent Paul: (ogling a hot girl come out of the water) Oi Maccer, just take a look at what just breezed out of the blue. That height, that arse, those jugs, those curves! Blimey if I'd be given the chance now I'd get to chuck my junk in that, knock on wood!
Maccer: Indeed man! Knock on wood, eh. Well alright then! *starts masturbating*
Kent Paul: No, jack-off Jimmy, not... ohh, *mumbles* fucking Northeners!

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by Mark H September 30, 2005
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to take one's hand (which is in the shape of a fist..) and bang it on a dead tree.
crogi: "ouch! i hurt my hand knocking on that wood. it looks like i'm bleeding"
bob: "want a cool glow in the dark harry potter band aid??"
crogi: "SA-WEET!"
by kazoomafoo June 07, 2005
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to take one's hand (which is in the shape of a fist..) and bang it on a dead tree.
in karate we like to knock on wood!
by kazoomafoo May 30, 2005
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