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Definition of Garfunkel
Garfunkel
noun
- the more outgoing person in a pair. Origin: refers to folk-rock 1960s duo Simon and Garfunkel. Art Garfunkel, who did not write or play an instrument, arguably was the better singer of the two. He was also more personable/talkative. In a way, the "sidekick" of Simon. See also Simon.
He's the Garfunkel in that relationship.
- See more words with the same meaning: a couple, a member of a couple.
- See more words with the same meaning: friendly, outgoing.
Last edited on Jun 24 2018. Submitted by Emily M. from UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA on Jan 13 1998.
verb - intransitive
- to disappear mysteriously, like Art Garfunkel's career.
- See more words with the same meaning: to go, leave, exit.
Last edited on Oct 14 2003. Submitted by Miles J. on Oct 14 2003.
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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). | |
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Definitions include: leaving, often quickly. | |
Definitions include: to leave or go. | |
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Definitions include: to move very fast. | |
Definitions include: to leave. | |
Definitions include: to leave. | |
Definitions include: to leave (a relationship) or abandon. | |
Definitions include: to leave. | |
Definitions include: to leave. | |
Definitions include: "scram" in Pig Latin. | |
Definitions include: to leave. | |
Definitions include: leave | |
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