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Definition of a Simon

Simon

adverb

noun

  • the "tortured artist" half of a pair of people. Origin: refers to folk-rock 1960s duo Simon and Garfunkel. Paul Simon wrote the songs and played guitar, but he was the less outgoing/talkative one. See also Garfunkel.
    He's the Simon in that relationship.

    Last edited on Apr 02 2013. Submitted by Emily M. from UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA on Jan 13 1998.

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Other terms relating to 'a couple, a member of a couple':

Definitions include: the more outgoing person in a pair.
Definitions include: of a relationship, having members of the relationship set their relationship status on Facebook as being in a relationship with the other member(s).
Definitions include: a news-worthy couple.

Other terms relating to 'artist':

Definitions include: a writer.
Definitions include: an unintelligent person; "dimwit".

Other terms relating to 'yes, agreements (statements of)':

Definitions include: "alright".
Definitions include: yes; "bingo".
Definitions include: an excited "yes".
Definitions include: exclamation of excitement or approval.
Definitions include: roughly equivalent to "serious."
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Definitions include: extremely accurate.
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Definitions include: "Are you telling me the truth?" or "I'm telling you the truth."
Definitions include: see hells.
Definitions include: "your".
Definitions include: a phrase indicating approval, excitement, or support; "right on".
Definitions include: shortened for of "sure enough"; i.e. "yes", "definitely".
Definitions include: statement of agreement.

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Definitions include: interjection of surprise, alarm, etc.
Definitions include: agreement, from hip hop culture.
Definitions include: a coward.
Definitions include: skill in bullshitting.
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Definitions include: a hooded sweatshirt.
Definitions include: When a female teenager shows up to school not wearing underwear.
Definitions include: 1. n. the jaw; the region of flesh covering the jaw: this is the classical dictionary definition.
Definitions include: extremely fratty.
Definitions include: free refills.

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