vertify

the incorrect way of saying verify.

Ty: so you're telling me, after all these years, vertify isn't how it's pronounce?

by neopreo May 31, 2016

Vertify

You were never told the word is actually verify.

"I just need to vertify this one thing"
"Vertify? No dumbass its verify"

by A piano May 19, 2021

Vertify

Fadi Mays slang for "verify"

We test our plan to VERTIFY the legitimacy of our results.

by gmeiners April 14, 2022

verbify

The process of creating a new verb based on an existing noun. The new verb provides an abbreviated way to describe using the noun.

It is common to verbify "google" to "googled", allowing you to say "I googled it." Instead of "I searched for it using google."

by haileys November 10, 2005

trust, but verify

When your spouse/friend/business associate says they did (or didn't) do it. Accept their word with full faith that they are being honest. Then go through their cell messages to confirm they are true angels.

Origin: Russian proverb, "doveryai no proveryai" (trust, but verify)

So he comes home late from work and doesn't feel hungry.
...So what did you say?
What could I do? Said, "Okay Honey" then checked his messages after he went to sleep.

...Do you think?
Naw, I mean, naw. Trust, but verify ensures a happy relationship.

by WtU April 13, 2014

Flush But Verify

Flush But Verify

These new water-saving toilets are great, but after taking a massive dump, it's always a good idea to flush but verify.

by Justin Thyme Turd July 4, 2018

vertifucked

The split second of realization that you thought there was one more or one less stair while carrying a large, heavy object, usually helping one of your loser friends move for the fourth time this year. Said loser friend will always laugh himself to tears as you bleed from the knee and the elbow.

What happened to Paul?

He wasn't watching where he was going, got vertifucked while carrying my t.v. What a dork. Hey, is there any more beer?

by udm111 March 2, 2010