aaronPeckham was a freshman in college when he started Urban Dictionary, a parody of dictionary.com with a twist: everyone was welcome to write new definitions. Soon Urban Dictionary garnered hitsand new definitionsfrom around the world. Its millions of visitors and authors made Urban Dictionary into the worlds dictionary, with more than 6 million definitions describing current events, pop culture, and the newest slang.
Aaron reads urbandictionary.com from the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Introduction
at urbandictionary.com, definitions arent written by professional lexicographers. Theyre written by everyday English speakersthe real authority on how language is used. For the last twelve years, their definitions have made urbandictionary.com the place to go to define any word, from abc sex to zomg. Its more than just slangeven words that appear in a regular dictionary are defined in Urban Dictionary.
I started Urban Dictionary in 1999 as a parody of the traditional dictionary, but its grown to be more than a parody. It has developed a rebellious, opinionated, honest, anti-authoritarian personality, and the site grows with one new definition every 30 seconds.
Since 1999 authors have sent in over six million definitions. This book is the best of the bestdefinitions written by authors, approved by editors, enjoyed by readers, and now in print.
Aaron Peckham
Urban Dictionary
A dictionary of human interaction, defining slang, pop culture, and everyday urban life. A resource for parents trying to understand their kids, for language learners confused by real-world Englishbut most of all for your entertainment. A from-the-streets explanation of contemporary culture and language available online at www.urbandictionary.com, in the pages of this book, or from any nearby teenager.
Also from UrbanDictionary.com
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a crapella
Singing out loud while listening to music with your headphones on. Whereas the singer gets the benefit of the music, those unfortunate to be standing nearby are subjected to an unaccompanied (and invariably crappy) rendition of the song.
I wish that guy would turn his iPod offhis a crapella version of Bohemian Rhapsody is killing me.
aarping
When an elderly person, such as your grandfather, complains incessantly about nothing.
Grandpa ruined another family dinner by aarping the whole time about his bunions.
abacadaba
To hurry up and get a multiple-choice test over with because it is so hard that it is pointless to try to take it, or because you dont care about the grade. From the format of a multiple-choice test, where students fill in the lettered bubble of the correct answer.
Suze: How did you do on the test?
Regan: I just abacadabaed it.
abc gum
Stands for already been chewed gum. Typically found under desks in school.
I dont want your abc gum!
abc sex
Sex only on anniversaries, birthdays, and Christmas.
Theyve been married so long they only have abc sex.
academic bulimia
The process of learning or memorizing by rote, subsequently followed by the regurgitation of that knowledge onto an exam answer sheet. Just as with the serious eating disorder, this form of bulimia results in no real retention of substance. This term is frequently applied to describe a common practice of young medical students.
I cant remember anything that I learned last night. Its like I grabbed the answer sheet, puked out all the answers, and forgot everything immediately. Id say thats academic bulimia.
acoustic shave
Shaving with a razor, not an electric shaver.
Andy: Hey man, do you use Norelco?
Jordan: No way. I shave acoustic!
act a fool
To act like a total idiot.
It is not a good idea to act a fool around your boss.
ADHD
Stands for attention deficit somethingk. Hey! I spelled something wrong. Ha-ha. Hey, look, a squirrel. Wait, what am I doing here again? Omigawd my elbow itches. Wonder whats on TV? I like Jennifer Lopez. I hate kumquats. I really love urbandictionar... where was I again?
Hey! I dont have ADH... (Loses interest, chases after a bird)
adverblasting
When a commercial is much louder than the program you were watching.
Man, I was watching NCIS, but I had to turn down my TV when the commercials came on because of damn adverblasting.
afterclap
That last person who keeps clapping after everyone else has stopped. Normally parents.
(Large chorus of clapping)
Mom: Did you hear little Billys singing?
Aunt: Yes, his voice really stood out!
(Mom and Aunt are the last two clapping.)
aggro
Short for aggravated. Crazy, wild.
The line was so long, and it was so hot, I started getting totally aggro.
aibohphobia
The irrational fear of palindromes (words that read the same forward and backward).
Dude 1: Hey, whats your name?
Dude 2: Bob.
Dude 1: AAAAAAAAAAH! (Runs and hides behind sofa)
Bob: Wow.
Dude 1: AAAAAAAAAAH! (Runs away and falls down stairs)
air jerk