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Definition of a potboiler
potboiler
noun
- Industrial term for a product released to generate steady business over an extended period of time.
Last edited on Oct 22 2003. Submitted by Anonymous on Oct 22 2003.
- A book or movie used to kill time (e.g. you read or watch it while the "pot is boiling")
Last edited on Oct 22 2003. Submitted by Anonymous on Oct 22 2003.
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| Definitions include: acronym for "take care of business", "taking care of business", "took care of business", etc. | |
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| Definitions include: between to or more people, to smack palms as a sign of congratulations or mutual celebration. | |
| Definitions include: The strip of pubic hair, whether natural or groomed, that starts at or just below the belly button, and runs down to the genitals, predominantly in males. | |
| Definitions include: a person who sells tickets to an event for more than their list price. | |
| Definitions include: Cross between a prostitute and a hostess. Slightly classier than a common prostitute. | |
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| Definitions include: it's used as a nick name for someone you hold high in regard... like someone you like. | |
| Definitions include: an impotent warmonger. | |
| Definitions include: To be obviously upset by something; having obvious negative feelings about a situation is to be feeling some kind of way. |
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