Definition of making waves

make waves

verb

• to cause problems.

                                                                                                                
  
                                                                               
  
  Citation from "School Lies", American Dad (TV), Season 6 Episode 14 (2011) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

  Last edited on Jul 25 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.

• To voice a dissenting opinion that will most likely cause conflict.
  
  "He made waves over the new policy."

  Last edited on May 30 2012. Submitted by Anonymous on May 30 2012.

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baby maker	Definitions include: a penis.
dookie maker	Definitions include: buttocks.
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haste makes waste.	Definitions include: rushing leads to mistakes.
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love making	Definitions include: sex.
make	Definitions include: to identify or recognize.
make a 180	Definitions include: to make a 180.
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make a butt trumpet	Definitions include: to fart loudly.
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make a dent in	Definitions include: to make progress towards.
make a deposit	Definitions include: to defecate.
make airtight	Definitions include: see airtight.
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crimson wave	Definitions include: the menstrual flow.
surf the crimson wave	Definitions include: to menstruate.

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