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Definition of a lock

lock

noun

verb - transitive

  • to be arrested and put in a jail cell.
    I got locked Friday night for possession.
    This definition is questionable and is pending deletion. It will be saved from deletion if legitimate citations are found.

    Last edited on Oct 11 2012. Submitted by Nunya from MA, USA on Dec 13 1999.

  • to dreadlock.
    I think I'm going to lock my hair.

    Last edited on Jun 21 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Jun 21 2010.

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Other terms relating to 'accurate, probably, likely, certainly':

Definitions include: of course; definitely.
Definitions include: a phrase indicating approval, excitement, or support; "right on".
Definitions include: seriously.
Definitions include: very accurate.
Definitions include: accurate; "dead on".
Definitions include: being cool!
Definitions include: acronym of "as far as I know."
Definitions include: for sure; certainly.
Definitions include: probably.
Definitions include: a person who reports the misdeeds of another; "snitch"; "tattle-tale".
Definitions include: replacement for the word "sure."
Definitions include: extremely accurate.

Other terms relating to 'hair, facial hair':

Definitions include: a patch of hair between the bottom lip and the chin; "soul patch".
Definitions include: to have sex with.
Definitions include: dreadlocks.
Definitions include: Bangs, the hair that hangs over your forehead
Definitions include: someone's hidden savings, usually of money or drugs.
Definitions include: moustache.
Definitions include: "moment".
Definitions include: alternate spelling of skullet.
Definitions include: a hair style that is short in the front and on the top, and long in the back.
Definitions include: any large hair style.
Definitions include: genitalia.
Definitions include: a mullet.
Definitions include: See the carpet matches the drapes.
Definitions include: the darkening of mens' faces late in the day due to hair growth after prior shaving.
Definitions include: a mullet.

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Other terms relating to 'lock':

Definitions include: to be the sole owner or provider of something.
Definitions include: a kiss, to kiss.
Definitions include: to secure.
Definitions include: from military slang for "weapons loaded and prepared for firing".
Definitions include: an after-hours session of drinking at a bar or pub.
Definitions include: to break up with someone
Definitions include: dreadlocks.
Definitions include: To fight someone.
Definitions include: under control.
Definitions include: A casual observance of someone you find very attractive.

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