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threw his bucket down 

to quit a job

from Mule Skinner Blues

' if you don't like your job, Little Water Boy, just throw your bucket down"
the boss told Billy Bob he did not like his attitude, so Billy
Bob just threw his bucket down yesterday
threw his bucket down by twango bango September 23, 2007

threw her baby down the stairs

Threw her baby down the stairs, then I grew some nipple hairs
I threw her baby down the stairs

Threw a towel down 

The action of placing a towel on the bed before having sex with your partner whilst in her period. The towel limits bedsheet soiling.
My G/F was in her moons and was up for it so we threw a towel down and got on with it.

threw the torch down 

1. an attempted variation of the phrase pwn'd
2. something someone says to try and sound smart
1. "Damn, she threw the torch down."

2. Person 1: "I can't believe he just said that."
Person 2: "He threw the torch down!"
Person 1: "What is that? That's not even a real phrase."

threw the torch down 

-When someone wins an argument or a burn/comeback has been used, a third-party should respond using this term.

-Can be used in multiple ways but must be used with the words throw-the-torch-down, in that order.
Kim: At least my butt is big!
Khloe: She just threw the torch down!

Justin: Well, I know I can sing, what about you?
Shaq: oh boy! The torch has just been thrown down!

throw down the gauntlet 

The act or literally throwing down a gauntlet or glove as a challenge to a duel, joust or other form of battle or throw down.
Colonel Sanders was going to throw down the gauntlet when his fried chicken did not win the blue ribbon.
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countrypolitan 

Term used to describe someone who is a mix of both rural (country) and urban (metropolitan) lifestyles/upbringings. He/she is typically equally comfortable in both settings and is able to seamlessly slip back and forth between the two, appreciating the characteristics of each.
That ol' gal of mine drives the 12 lane freeway during the week and a John Deere on the weekends. She likes opra and the Grand Ol' Opry. I love them countrypolitan women.
countrypolitan by MOChick November 7, 2006
Word of the Day on November 1, 2026

Witch Bath 

A bath consisting of a variety of slats, oils, soaps or any other added ingredients such as fruits, milks, herbs or any other spices for health or beautifying benifits.
She brought home alot of stuff and took it to the bathroom. She must be taking a witch bath.
Witch Bath by carnieboy30 October 26, 2020
Word of the Day on October 31, 2026

kinktober 

An excuse for people to write porn with different types of kinks throughout the month of October.

Smut Fanfiction
That chick doesn't write often but when she does, its for Kinktober.
kinktober by Kinkiest July 12, 2018
Word of the Day on October 30, 2026

proper lad 

a lad that is such a lad that he is a proper lad
person1:did you see bob
person2: ya he was a proper lad
Word of the Day on October 29, 2026
The number of years you are still sexually active
While our lifespan is the number of years we will live, our healthspan is the number of healthy years we will have and our sexspan is is the number of years we will continue to be healthy enough to continue having an active sex life.
sexspan by Dr Kat April 21, 2022
Word of the Day on October 28, 2026
A lighthearted reaction upon receiving disappointing news of some sort. Usually something that isn't a particularly a big deal, esp. when it primarily affects someone else - sort of a mild schadenfreude. Sometimes doubled or tripled, and possibly said in a sing-songy voice for added comedic effect to imitate a muted trumpet, which is how the meme originated.
You didn't get any napkins with your takeout pork fried rice? Womp womp.
womp by 175623226 November 3, 2011
Word of the Day on October 27, 2026
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