blandly pious and naively optimistic
by Timla February 20, 2007
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"Since you are such a Liberal, what would you have us say to those 'peace-loving Palestinians' after three wars in six years? 'Oh, I know that you want to push us all into the sea, but let's sit around the campfire and sing Kumbaya instead.'"
by GSD1951 November 18, 2012
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'Kumbaya' is a pejorative slang term which can be used as a noun or an adjective.
Noun:
A person, usually in the West today, who shallowly and superficially cites a multitude of creeds or religions, usually Buddhism and Christianity, then pretends to be a spiritual guru and role model.
Adjective:
A term used to describe something or an action as spiritually ignorant, and superficial and shallow.
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Term based off of the song 'Kumbaya', from 1957, which was 'borrowed' from Southern, African American song 'Come By Here' from 1927.
Noun:
A person, usually in the West today, who shallowly and superficially cites a multitude of creeds or religions, usually Buddhism and Christianity, then pretends to be a spiritual guru and role model.
Adjective:
A term used to describe something or an action as spiritually ignorant, and superficial and shallow.
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Term based off of the song 'Kumbaya', from 1957, which was 'borrowed' from Southern, African American song 'Come By Here' from 1927.
Noun: "These spoiled 'kumbayas' in the West today can't see that their own needy and cosmopolitan lifestyles are at the root of all the problems they blame others for."
Adj: "I really don't need your shallow 'kumbaya' nonsense right now."
Adj: "I really don't need your shallow 'kumbaya' nonsense right now."
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Get the kumbaya mug.Exclamation, used as alternative to "Oh My God" First used my the character Eek in the cartoon series "Eek the Cat"
"Kumbaya! Those are huge!"
by John4o August 1, 2007
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I would really like to skip out on that lunch meeting, but I know the boss is looking forward to that kumbaya moment. I really hope we don't have to sing.
by winkles76 May 21, 2010
Get the Kumbaya moment mug.The act of standing in a circle with a number of other fellow jerkers, each tenderly stimulating the penis of the gentleman to their right while singing as many verses of kumbaya as possible before ejaculating about three teaspoons of peace and love all over the floor. At this point, it's useful to have a shamwow on hand to clean up.
Overall, this is just a great way to spice up those weekly spiritual retreats that are in danger of becoming "too vanilla" (i.e. spiritually frustrating).
Whilst the left hand is free, feel free to express yourself. Maybe tickle an asshole or two, or perhaps you could fondle someone's scrotum. Don't be shy, really explore yourselves and each other, and don't forget to have fun.
Overall, this is just a great way to spice up those weekly spiritual retreats that are in danger of becoming "too vanilla" (i.e. spiritually frustrating).
Whilst the left hand is free, feel free to express yourself. Maybe tickle an asshole or two, or perhaps you could fondle someone's scrotum. Don't be shy, really explore yourselves and each other, and don't forget to have fun.
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