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 Jan 13 1998. 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: the "tortured artist" half of a pair of people. | |
| Definitions include: a news-worthy couple. | |
Other terms relating to 'to go, leave, exit': | |
| Definitions include: to leave a place quickly. | |
| Definitions include: a successful thing, especially a movie. | |
| Definitions include: to defecate. | |
| Definitions include: to leave in a hurry. | |
| Definitions include: a motorcycle. | |
| Definitions include: to be leaving. | |
| Definitions include: leaving. | |
| Definitions include: to leave. | |
| Definitions include: to leave. | |
| Definitions include: to leave, to take-off. | |
| Definitions include: variant of "bounce", meaning to leave. | |
| Definitions include: leave | |
| Definitions include: to leave quickly. | |
| Definitions include: go away. | |
| Definitions include: "Rock and Roll." | |
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| Definitions include: at some time before the present. | |
| Definitions include: to have sex, usually on the giving end. | |
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| Definitions include: a cigarette. | |
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| Definitions include: a real jerk. | |
| Definitions include: a mean person; "jerk"; "asshole". | |
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