Definition of a lock
lock
noun
- a certainty.
Citation from "Suffolk University polls: Romney to win Florida, Virginia and North Carolina", Examiner.com, Sahit Muja, October 10 2012 blacked out to resolve Google's penalty against this site.- See more words with the same meaning: accurate, probably, likely, certainly.
Last edited on Oct 11 2012. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 09 2009.
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.
- See more words with the same meaning: hair, facial hair.
Last edited on Jun 21 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Jun 21 2010.
notes
- See also locks.
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: gross, disgusting. | |
| Definitions include: Bangs, the hair that hangs over your forehead | |
| Definitions include: long hair. | |
| Definitions include: a hair style consisting of baldness on the top of the head and long hair in the back. | |
| Definitions include: a fake Mohawk. | |
| Definitions include: genitalia. | |
| Definitions include: a girl who has dyed her hair blonde. | |
| Definitions include: hair that has been put awry by wearing a hat. | |
| Definitions include: moustache. | |
| Definitions include: a light-blond person. | |
| 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: a hair brush used by hoochies. | |
| Definitions include: a patch of hair between the bottom lip and the chin; "soul patch". | |
| Definitions include: a person who dyes their hair blonde. | |
Slang terms with the same root words
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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