a string of behaviour that is compulsive and devient. the bahaviour is typically of an "adult" nature such as drinking, screwing, swearing.
Jill was so pissed about the flat tire that she went off on a tear. Every other word was fuck.
Brad has been on a tear of calling in sick recently. He hasn't worked a Friday in over a month.
Brad has been on a tear of calling in sick recently. He hasn't worked a Friday in over a month.
by Cliff96 April 10, 2006
by hahaslizzie May 25, 2005
She puts down the phone as tears of pain start streaming own her face. Her love will never come home again.
by midnight101 January 11, 2013
On a streak or series, usually a winning streak. Will sometimes be used (semi-sarcastically) to define a losing streak.
When used for a positive streak, it's similar to "tear it up."
When used for a positive streak, it's similar to "tear it up."
He won four bike races in a row--he's on a tear!
The market went up 14% in the least four weeks. The market is on a tear! (aka "The market is tearing it up!")
The market went up 14% in the least four weeks. The market is on a tear! (aka "The market is tearing it up!")
by Wayne the definer April 02, 2009
The English equivalent of the 😂 emoji. Often used in conjunction with "lol" by passive-aggressive people.
"Lol, I stayed up all night finishing an essay, but I just found out the deadline isn't for another week!! Tears."
by Jo Sarian July 05, 2018
by Jace Noelle March 08, 2007
by FlareNUKE August 13, 2006