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Said as either "Now see what happend was.." or "what had happen was..". A phrase used when someone is asked something that they do not know the answer, mostly used when their homework is not turned in.

Teacher: Ryan, where is you homework?
Ryan: Now see what happend was...

what happend was by Making People Die January 27, 2015

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what happend was

Said as "What happend was.." or "What had happen was..". A phrase that is said when some one is asked something and they do not know the answer; an excuse followed by the explanation of the situation or by the asker interrupting the person's reply.

Teacher: Ryan, where is your homework?
Ryan: Now see what happend was..

what happend was by Making People Die January 29, 2015

what had happend was

Commonly used in the black community as a way of telling somebody that something, most likely not good, had happend

Dude: Im fin to go to da store.

Girl: Damn nigga what took you so damn long

Dude: You see, what had happend was this crackhead came in da store and rob that arab that work the register.

Girl: Nigga please!

what had happend was by DJ Lotto September 11, 2009

well, what happened was...

used to preceed an exaggerated story about a mistake/problem that could (usually) be summed up with a short, more accurate, explanation.

"well, what happened was... a dog saw a squirrel and ran three times around the tree and by the time I finished helping the dog, that's when my sister's car was stolen by Iraqi Ninjas. So I chased them down and punched one in the face, he burst into flames and then I got back into the car, drove here and that's why i'm late for work."

well, what happened was... by Professor Rubow December 16, 2008

see what happened was

What you say when you're asked what happened and your answer is longer than the complete US coast line.

When asked by her mother why she was two hours past curfew she said "see what happened was" and three hours later her mother wished she had just acted like she didn't notice her daughters tardiness and stayed in bed.

see what happened was by Muffinbutt69 July 16, 2021

What had happened was

the beginnings of trying to explain the fault of a situation, or trying to get out of blame for a bad situation

Uncle Phil: How did Carlton get a hold of those speed pills?!!
Fresh Prince: Ya see, what had happened was...

What had happened was by Nikki November 4, 2004

what had happened was...

the start to either a very good story or a bs one. either way should be interesting

you see what had happened was... proceed with story

what had happened was... by jstagurl August 19, 2008

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

yub nub

(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

dirrty

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