Definition of Dawson
Dawson
- v. to be oblivious. The origin comes from the character Dawson Leery in TV's Dawson's Creek. Dawson on the show is completely oblivious that his best friend (who is a girl named Joey) has a crush on him.
Don't be so Dawson!
- See more words with the same meaning: denial, oblivious.
Last edited on Mar 26 1999. Submitted by Dareka from Philadelphia, PA, USA on Mar 26 1999.
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| Definitions include: derives from the word "denial." Used as an extremely BAD pun. | |
| Definitions include: an expression used to indicate someone is in denial. | |
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| Definitions include: having a girlfriend. | |
| Definitions include: to give someone the silent treatment | |
| Definitions include: to leave. | |
| Definitions include: To receive criticism. | |
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