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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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Definitions include: shortened for of "sure enough"; i.e. "yes", "definitely".
Definitions include: statement of agreement.

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