To resolve Google's penalty
against this site (still active after 440 days)
I've been forced to censor all 5,300 citations of slang use.
With the penalty in place, there's just no way to compete on a level playing field
with dictionaries that don't have citations. Guys: I'm sorry.
– Walter (editor)
| ← Previous - break off a piece | break (one's) arm patting (one's self) on the back | break (one's) balls - Next → |
Definition of break (one's) arm patting (one's self) on the back
break (one's) arm patting (one's self) on the back 
verb
- to excessively praise one's self.
Don't break your arm patting yourself on the back.
Last edited on Jan 20 2012. Submitted by Michael R. on Mar 27 2006.
| + | Add a definition for this slang term |
More info: |
Share
E-mail
Related words
Slang terms with the same meaning
None found.
Slang terms with the same root words
Other terms relating to 'arm': | |
| Definitions include: metaphorical arms, the presence of which indicates a person is stingy. | |
| Definitions include: a lot of money. | |
| Definitions include: an attractive (often much younger) female date. | |
| Definitions include: penis. | |
| Definitions include: two large marijuana blunts rolled together lengthwise | |
| Definitions include: to cost a lot. | |
| Definitions include: to want very badly. | |
| Definitions include: an arm that has become sore, cramped, and / or muscular due to extended use of touch screens on computing devices. | |
| Definitions include: said of a penis, extremely large. | |
| Definitions include: said of a penis, to be extremely large. | |
Other terms relating to 'back': | |
| Definitions include: large buttocks. | |
| Definitions include: wild or rough terrain adjacent to a developed area. | |
| Definitions include: done or performed incorrectly, strangely, opposite from the correct way, or clumsily; "backwards". | |
| Definitions include: exclamation useful when the conversation is going off tangent. | |
| Definitions include: and the same to you. | |
| Definitions include: the anus. | |
| Definitions include: the man who a cheating spouse sees on the side. | |
| Definitions include: horrendous diarrhea. | |
| Definitions include: the anus. | |
| Definitions include: Far away. | |
| Definitions include: at some time before the present. | |
| Definitions include: having resumed an activity that one had previously stopped performing. | |
| Definitions include: large buttocks. | |
| Definitions include: Slang for having a shit. | |
| Definitions include: doing better after an unfavorable event. | |
| |
Other terms relating to 'break': | |
| Definitions include: a demanding superior. | |
| Definitions include: "breaking and entering". | |
| Definitions include: a bathroom break. | |
| Definitions include: to leave a place to go somewhere else. | |
| Definitions include: a statement of "Good luck," in situations where "Good luck" is considered bad luck, such as in theatre. | |
| Definitions include: to hurry. | |
| Definitions include: to leave in a hurry or abruptly. | |
| Definitions include: to end a relationship. | |
| Definitions include: To share with someone. | |
| Definitions include: to have sex with someone. | |
| Definitions include: To complain, scold, harass, or nag as to provoke anger. | |
| Definitions include: to take or lose one's virginity. | |
| Definitions include: to empty one's pockets of all possessions. | |
| Definitions include: to bring out. | |
| Definitions include: to beat a person; "kick (one's) ass". | |
| |
Other terms relating to 'on': | |
| Definitions include: seemingly accidental but with a secret motive. | |
| Definitions include: secret sexual activity with a person other than one's partner. | |
| Definitions include: See on (one's) plate. | |
| Definitions include: useless. | |
| Definitions include: doing better after an unfavorable event. | |
| Definitions include: returned to one's meth or crack addiction. | |
| Definitions include: to insult for fun; "make fun of". | |
| Definitions include: to leave (a relationship) or abandon. | |
| Definitions include: to attempt to attract verbally; "hit on". | |
| Definitions include: to test something before it is released or presented. | |
| Definitions include: See barge in. | |
| Definitions include: used to describe a person that is angry and is scolding at someone. | |
| Definitions include: to be involved with. | |
| Definitions include: to be present in large numbers. | |
| Definitions include: to be very happy. | |
Other terms relating to 'pat': | |
| Definitions include: cow feces; "cow patty". | |
| Definitions include: to praise or congratulate oneself, or give oneself thanks. | |
| Definitions include: praise, congratulations, or thanks. | |
Other terms relating to 'the': | |
| Definitions include: Walking, generally as opposed to driving. | |
| Definitions include: interrogation. | |
| Definitions include: extremely intoxicated | |
| Definitions include: information. | |
| Definitions include: something you have now is worth more than two things you have just a chance of getting. | |
| Definitions include: A good estimate, term of agreement | |
| Definitions include: a secret advantage. | |
| Definitions include: Inclusive | |
| Definitions include: to make a bad situation worse. | |
| Definitions include: with the amount of time left to finish a task rapidly disappearing. | |
| Definitions include: of a male, to urinate. | |
| Definitions include: secret sexual activity with a person other than one's partner. | |
| Definitions include: extremely popular. | |
| Definitions include: taking a passive role. | |
| Definitions include: the bathroom. | |
How common is this slang?
| I use it | (6) |  |
|
| No longer use it | (0) | |
|
| Heard it but never used it | (5) | |
|
| Have never heard it | (10) | |
|
How vulgar is this slang?
Average of 6 votes: 6% (See the most vulgar words.)
| Least vulgar |
|
Most vulgar |
Your vote: None (To vote, click the pepper. Vote how vulgar the word is – not how mean it is.)
| Least vulgar |
|
Most vulgar |
Where is this slang used?
Logged-in users can add themselves to the map. Login, Register, Login instantly with Facebook.
Link to this slang definition
To link to this term in a web page or blog, insert the following.
<a href="http://onlineslangdictionary.com/meaning-definition-of/break-(one's)-arm-patting-(one's-self)-on-the-back">break (one's) arm patting (one's self) on the back</a>
To link to this term in a wiki such as Wikipedia, insert the following.
[http://onlineslangdictionary.com/meaning-definition-of/break-(one's)-arm-patting-(one's-self)-on-the-back break (one's) arm patting (one's self) on the back]
Some wikis use a different format for links, so be sure to check the documentation.