Browsing page 1 of new words for November 23, 1998

• verb. to take something from someone in front of them.

  I brodied his jacket after he told me I couldn't have it.

  Last edited on Nov 23 1998. Submitted by Jen G. from Elizabethtown, PA, USA on Nov 23 1998.

• v. to steal something; to take.

  I'm 'bout to brodie that jaun.

  Last edited on Jan 10 2000. Submitted by Carl F. B. III from Philadelphia, PA, USA on Jan 10 2000.

• to steal. usually from another person, and not a retailer or place of business.

  He brodied that necklace from a friend of mine.

  Last edited on Oct 19 2001. Submitted by Jeff B. from Syracuse, NY 13210, USA on Oct 19 2001.

• to crash, collide; an accident (commonly used in sports, such as mountain biking or skateboarding).

  I was speeding downhill on my bike and brodied right into a tree.

  Last edited on Oct 04 2002. Submitted by Jason D. from Costa Mesa, CA, USA on Oct 04 2002.

• Philadelphia slang term meaning to take by force or intimidation.

  Yo, that kid can't rhyme, I'm about to brody him for the mic.

  Last edited on Feb 16 2003. Submitted by Spark D. from Philadelphia, PA, USA on Feb 16 2003.

• To borrow without asking

  Did you brody my t-shirt last night?

  Last edited on Jun 30 2004. Submitted by Jeff from Glenside, PA, USA on Jun 30 2004.

• To steal
  • See more words with the same meaning: to steal.

  Last edited on Jun 30 2004. Submitted by Jeff from Glenside, PA, USA on Jun 30 2004.

• taking a chance on something. Origin: Steven Brody, who reportedly had jumped off the Brooklyn Bridge in 1886 and survived the fall. Hence the meaning of taking a big chance. it is a local colloquialism in Philadelphia.

  I took a brody on the bottle of brandy. (Meaning he bought it without tasting it.)

  Last edited on May 06 2011. Submitted by Francis M. on Dec 10 2008.

• to steal.

  I just kifed a Butterfinger from 7-11.

  • See more words with the same meaning: to steal.

  Last edited on May 30 1998. Submitted by Russ C. from Park City, UT, USA on May 30 1998.

• generally displeasing.

  I don't want that kife marijuana.

  • See more words with the same meaning: bad, poor, sucks, common, generally displeasing.

  Last edited on Nov 23 1998. Submitted by Clinton B. from Canada on Nov 23 1998.

adjective

• of the "rock and roll" genre of music.

  I like rock music.

  • See more words with the same meaning: music (related to).

  Last edited on Sep 14 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 14 2009.

noun

• a piece of diamond jewelry, such as an engagement ring. Implies a large diamond.

  Don't try to get her phone number! Didn't you see that huge rock on her finger?

  • See more words with the same meaning: jewelry (related to).

  Last edited on Feb 07 2002. Submitted by jackson s. on Feb 07 2002.

• a dependable or reliable person who is a source of consistent emotional support.

  You are my rock.

  Be my rock.

  • See more words with the same meaning: friend, friends.

  Last edited on Apr 08 2013. Submitted by usa from USA on Nov 14 2002.

• a piece of crack cocaine.

                                                                                         
  
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  I lost a rock in my seat cushion.

  • See more words with the same meaning: stimulants (e.g. methamphetamines, caffeine).

  Last edited on Apr 08 2013. Submitted by Mark from Denver, CO, USA on Feb 07 2003.

noun - uncountable

• the "rock and roll" genre of music.

  I listen to rock.

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  Last edited on Oct 31 2012. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 14 2009.

• crack cocaine.

  He sells rock.

  Last edited on Mar 07 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Mar 07 2011.

verb - intransitive

• to be great, exciting, or fun.

  You got Stones tickets? That rocks!

  This chocolate cake rocks!

  That shirt rocks.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
  
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  • See more words with the same meaning: good, okay, cool, awesome, fun.

  Last edited on Apr 19 2013. Submitted by jim from San Jose, CA, USA on Nov 23 1998.

• to be a talented musician or musical group.

  This band rocks.

  • See more words with the same meaning: music (related to).
  • See more words with the same meaning: skill, skilled, talent, talented.

  Last edited on Sep 14 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 14 2009.

verb - transitive

• to punch.

  He got rocked in the face.

  Last edited on Dec 27 2010. Submitted by COREY D. from Miami, FL, USA on Sep 05 2002.

• to beat someone up.

  I'm gonna rock that boy for calling me names.

  • See more words with the same meaning: to attack, to fight.

  Last edited on Dec 07 2004. Submitted by James E. from Richmond, VA, USA on Dec 07 2004.

• to disturb.

  I was rocked by the news of her death.

  • See more words with the same meaning: to annoy, interfere, intrude.

  Last edited on Sep 14 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 14 2009.

• to wear.

                                                                                                                                    
  
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
  
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  • See more words with the same meaning: to wear clothing.

  Last edited on Jul 25 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Oct 03 2009.

• to use an object well.

  It may be in rough shape, but I'd rock that bike.

  Last edited on Feb 23 2011. Submitted by Anonymous on Feb 23 2011.

• to drive.

  Let's rock the Corvette to the beach.

  Last edited on Mar 17 2013. Submitted by Anonymous on Feb 23 2011.