to run, sometimes follows "on the," meaning "on the run." Used by thirties-style gangsters, the same ones who said things like "Let's case the joint, see?"
by Frank Booth January 03, 2005
Run. To be "on the lam" is to be on the run. Either from the law or from the mob. A popular expression in 1930's-1950's pulp fiction and film noir.
by Thee Red Monkey June 01, 2006
The ultimate boss in a game or in a hood. No one can disrespect or disobey that person or will be severely punished. His powers are beyond one's understanding. Him winning at everything is very common.
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an act of expression. a strong word that can be placed in just about any sentence. can be used when impressed, mad, happy, or anyother feeling
by Jacwater February 11, 2005