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To be executed by electrocution. Most commonly, the electric chair.
"Ole' boy's gonna ride the lighting for killing that man."

And you, Elaine. You'd die, too, and my curse is knowing I'll be there to see it. That's my punishment, you see? My punishment for letting John Coffey ride the lightning. For killing a miracle of God.
by DZ March 15, 2004
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A catch all word to describe anything that is basic, uncool or untrendy. According to The New York Times, "cheugy (pronounced chew-gee) can be used, broadly, to describe someone who is out of date or trying too hard."

Things that are cheugy:

The New York Times
PT Cruisers
Goldendoodles

Australians

Addison Rae
White people
Billionaires

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by Callmemaybe69 May 04, 2021
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Alternate Definition: A slang phrase used by police to refer to the use of a Taser against an individual.
If you ever hear a police officer ask if you want to "Ride the Lightning," you'd better start cooperating.
by John Calvin December 24, 2007
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Ride the Lightning is Metallica's second album. It was released in 1984 and its tracklist is as follows: Fight Fire With Fire, Ride the Lightning, For Whom the Bell Tolls, Fade to Black, Trapped Under Ice, Escape, Creeping Death, and The Call of Ktulu.
Ride the Lightning is one of Metallica's best albums in the opinions of both veteran fans and new fans alike.
by 62Orion86 September 14, 2005
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1. American thrash metal band Metallica's second album, released on July 30, 1984
2. Execution method by electric chair.
3. Using a electric guitar, or any other instrument which has it's sound amplified by electric methods.
1. ride the lightning is the best album, evah!

2. Scott is on death row, he'll be riding the lightning tomorrow.

3. What's with that pussy unplugged crap. How about you plug into a AMP and ride the fucking lightning!
by LucaRochben October 08, 2007
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To face or have carried out against you capital punishment by electricution.
Ride The Lightning for that deed for shizzle.
by ben newton December 19, 2006
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Release in 1984 by Metallica, is the greatest album of all time.
Ride the Lightning is too good.
by Nu September 24, 2003
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