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verb

• to defend against an attack.

  An inspector from corporate will be in the office next week. We need to work together to circle the wagons.

  Last edited on Jul 27 2012. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 21 2009.

noun

• something resembling a circus, especially loud and disorderly. Also "three-ring circus".

  The call room was a total circus.

  Last edited on Dec 01 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 02 2009.

adjective

• "excited". Popular in Washington, D.C. in mid to late 1980's, became popular again around 1999.

  I'm cised because she gave me her phone number!

  Last edited on May 13 2011. Submitted by Loren from Clinton, MD, USA on Feb 28 2003.

• To be urbane, perhaps trendy. Can be positive or negative in connotation.

  Going to the symphony is so city.

  Last edited on Jun 11 1999. Submitted by G-Boo from Seattle, WA, USA on Jun 11 1999.

• tap water

  Last edited on May 20 2004. Submitted by Leonard R. from Saint Petersburg, FL, USA on May 20 2004.

noun

• a person familiar with an urban lifestyle and unfamiliar with a rural lifestyle.

  Last edited on Sep 21 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 21 2009.

• Emergency Medical Vehicle or Police Car.

  During a night of drinking...
  
  Person A: Where's your friend?
  
  Person B: He took a ride in the city taxi.

  Last edited on May 13 2011. Submitted by Jas E. from Cleveland, OH, USA on Jul 19 2003.

• Civilian clothing.

  The sailor wore his civvies while on shore leave.

  Last edited on Nov 14 2001. Submitted by Dan S. from Aliso Viejo, CA, USA on Nov 14 2001.