That 40 day long period where Christians attempt to emulate Christ-like suffering and minimalism through only the lamest and most half-assed undertakings.
Jesus: I toiled in the desert for 40 days and nights. Then I was beaten until I lost 17.8 litres of blood.
Self-Righteous Christian Tool: I switched to low-carb beer.
Self-Righteous Christian Tool: I switched to low-carb beer.
by Andrew Thrillson March 05, 2004
1 - the 40-day period from Ash Wednesday until Easter, observed by many Christians as a time for penitence, fasting, and devotion.
2 - the 40 days immediately following Mardi Gras, when all sins from that day are supposedly forgiven, regardless.
2 - the 40 days immediately following Mardi Gras, when all sins from that day are supposedly forgiven, regardless.
He felt bad for raping that drunk girl in her hotel room on Bourbon St, but then he remembered that Lent began the next day.
by raekwon February 28, 2004
A time before easter in the christian calander where sacrifice is made.
2. Stuff collected from bottom of washing machine, JK
2. Stuff collected from bottom of washing machine, JK
by mofo February 29, 2004
by Jake February 28, 2004
It was lent, and for 40 days and 40 nights I gave it up. By the time Easter came around, damn was I sore!
by pure-as-the-driven-snow January 25, 2008
An Anglican festival where you give up everything enjoyable in your life for a few weeks. Its supposed to make you a better person.
This year, for Lent, I gave up liquor at lunch, sex, erotic novels, surfing porn sites, dating, and dessert.
by Jake February 28, 2004
It is the practice of fasting for a lengthy period of time. Typically practiced by college students everywhere. This is usually caused by a lack of money and the inability to buy food.
by Udahar March 02, 2004