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off the boat 

Expression used for to describe immigrants that just arrived in America. The expression came from the late 1800s to mid 1920s because mass of Immigrants came to New york on boats. Typically, people would use this expression to describe a foriegn person who doesn't dress well or looks poor.
Man, Leeder, Your homecomming date looks like she just came off the boat.
off the boat by mikynot June 23, 2005
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off the boat 

New in town. A n00b. Just got here.
Check out this babe. She's just off the boat. I bet you 10$ i'm doing her tonight.
off the boat by Brian Eakerous December 30, 2003

just off the boat

He acts like he is just off the boat.
just off the boat by Choonik Kwon January 6, 2004

Get Off The Boat 

1. The phrase you tell someone when they are going too far with a subject and/or arguement and they need to let it go.

2. The phrase you tell someone who tries to enter a conversation that they aren't a part of.
1. Jim: "Your hair looks stupid today."
Billy: "Your MOM looks stupid!! And so does your father and your brother and your sister!"
Jim: "I was just saying."
Billy: "And your aunt and your cousin and your grandmother!"
Jim: "Dude this was over five minutes ago get off the boat."

2. Mary: "Dude that concert was so awesome last night!!"
Jill: "I know right!!"
Mary: "...you weren't even there. Get off the boat."

Fresh off the boat 

Entering a new block that isn’t your home
That boy moved here from Illinois, he fresh off the boat , I can smell the Chicago on em
Fresh off the boat by Tenktae February 12, 2022

Fresh Off The Boat 

When a location has been infiltrated by an individual or collection of people who are of a certain ethnic minority or nationality.
Me: "Raymond, look over there at that group of Chinese people".

Raymond: "Shit they fresh off the boat".

Get off the Boat 

To tell someone to get over something. To get over it.
Mark "I can't text you because it costs money."

Margie "It's only ten cents, get off the boat."
Get off the Boat by Christa H June 11, 2006
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Purple Patch 

To describe coming into something good, coming into good luck and or good times.

Like walking over small green hills in the countryside then coming across a purple patch of flowers, thus it being unique and out of the ordinary.
I hit a real purple patch.

The other day this good thing happened unexpectedly then I was lucky with this, it was unique, I hit a real purple patch.
Purple Patch by Ralph Shitstorm October 27, 2020
Word of the Day on September 5, 2026
(Ewokese) Freedom!
And dying in yo' bed many years from now, would ya be willing ta trade all da days from dis here day ta dat fo' one chance, just one chance, ta come back here as young men an' tell our enemies dat dey may take our lives but dey will never take our freedom ... YUB NUB!
yub nub by rotjrem November 4, 2010
Word of the Day on September 4, 2026
1. Meaning nasty, sexy, filthy. Popularized by Christina Aguilera.

2. Used usally as a close friend in hip-hop slang.
1. Wanna get dirrty
It's about time that I came to start the party Sweat drippin' over my body
Dancin' gettin' just a little naughty

2. Sup Dirrty? Haven't seen you in a while.
dirrty by Minty November 30, 2003
Word of the Day on September 3, 2026

Coyote Ugly

1. Place

The Bar came before the movie. It is an awesome bar where the girls know how to party and make you feel okay about giving up your money, drawers, bras, and dignity.

2. Movie

A story about a Jersey girl following her dreams, aided by working at this bar in New York.

3. Situation/Person/Decision

See other definitions - waking up next to someone so ugly you'd rather chew your arm off than wake them up.
1. Yo, Coyote Ugly is my favorite bar! I got whipped, stripped, drunk, and danced on the bar all before 7 o'clock!

2. Hey did you see Coyote Ugly? It actually has a plot!

3. Ugg I woke up to Coyote Ugly this morning!
Coyote Ugly by jerseycountry March 8, 2009
Word of the Day on September 2, 2026

Literally 1984 

Used in response for when someone promotes/advocates an event or idea that is perceived to support "too much" authority and/or government control.

Often used jokingly as a over-exaggeration in political talk.

Can also be used in response to a ban or mute in a forum site or online chat.
Steve: I think that the government should regulate businesses more
Bob: Literally 1984!

--User1 has been permantly banned--
User2: You cant ban my friend like that! Literally 1984!
Literally 1984 by ke1 July 7, 2021
Word of the Day on September 1, 2026
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