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Definition of TANSTAAFL
TANSTAAFL 
expression
- acronym for "there ain't no such thing as a free lunch".
- See more words with the same meaning: acronyms (list of).
Last edited on Jul 27 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Jul 27 2010.
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Other terms relating to 'acronyms (list of)': | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "no big deal". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "tough shit". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "in this thread". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "lick my pussy". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "private message". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "in my experience". | |
| Definitions include: booty call - to call someone or friend over to have sex with no commitment. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "keep it simple, stupid". | |
| Definitions include: "just my opinion". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "rolling on the floor laughing my fucking ass off". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "Estimated Time of Arrival." | |
| Definitions include: "okay, thanks, 'bye". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "Mary Jane", i.e. marijuana. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "don't forget to be awesome". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "patient got thumped", a notation used by doctors in the UK on medical charts. | |
Slang terms with the same root words
Other terms relating to 'a': | |
| Definitions include: amphetamine. | |
| Definitions include: the best. | |
| Definitions include: something you have now is worth more than two things you have just a chance of getting. | |
| Definitions include: sexual activity. | |
| Definitions include: In the West/Central Canadian accent, "about" is pronounced somewhere between "aboot" and "a boat". | |
| Definitions include: a little crazy | |
| Definitions include: an unspecified small number. | |
| Definitions include: Playing around | |
| Definitions include: very common. | |
| Definitions include: a mythical creature who is extremely happy or fortunate. | |
| Definitions include: a non-specified price. | |
| Definitions include: a non-specified price. | |
| Definitions include: to collide with a tree. | |
| Definitions include: an ugly face. | |
| Definitions include: a few drinks of alcohol. | |
Other terms relating to 'ain't': | |
| Definitions include: is not; am not; are not; do not; have not; will not; etc. | |
| Definitions include: "don't have any". | |
| Definitions include: "ain't no thang", i.e. "it isn't a thing", meaning that something isn't to be concerned about; "no big deal"; "don't worry about it". | |
| Definitions include: to be okay; not a big concern. | |
| Definitions include: phrase used to imply oral sex (specifically cunnilingus) alone is not a form of cheating and is therefore justifiable | |
| Definitions include: You won't get over on me: I don't believe the lies you're telling me or I see through the BS | |
| Definitions include: phrase used to imply oral sex (specifically fellatio) alone is not a form of cheating and is therefore justifiable | |
Other terms relating to 'as': | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "as far as I can see". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "as far as I can tell". | |
| Definitions include: acronym of "as far as I know." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "as far as I understand". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "as far as I understand it". | |
| Definitions include: acronym of "Also Known As." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "as soon as humanly possible". | |
| Definitions include: very; really; extremely. | |
| Definitions include: to a great extent. | |
| Definitions include: The term "mug" is used for comparison. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "as soon as possible". | |
| Definitions include: very. | |
| Definitions include: very; really; extremely. | |
| Definitions include: an intensifier. | |
| Definitions include: happy and content. | |
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Other terms relating to 'free': | |
| Definitions include: "drug and disease free", i.e. not a drug user and without sexually transmitted diseases. | |
| Definitions include: "free to play". | |
| Definitions include: not in a relationship. | |
| Definitions include: said of functionality in computing, created without cost (or with very little cost) from existing functionality. | |
| Definitions include: to not wear underwear. | |
| Definitions include: noun. | |
| Definitions include: a group member who piggybacks on the others, gets away clean without doing any work. | |
| Definitions include: to rap without preparation. | |
| Definitions include: To defecate. | |
| Definitions include: "Freeware" was originally the trademark of "PC-Talk" author Andrew Fluegelman. | |
| Definitions include: to escape the consequences of one's actions. | |
Other terms relating to 'lunch': | |
| Definitions include: cunnilingus. | |
| Definitions include: you're in big trouble. | |
| Definitions include: to perform cunnilingus; "go down on". | |
| Definitions include: to perform cunnilingus. | |
| Definitions include: Vomit | |
| Definitions include: a meal between lunch and dinner. | |
| Definitions include: to vomit | |
| Definitions include: Absent minded 2. not paying attention 3. stupid. | |
| Definitions include: absent minded, inattentive. | |
| Definitions include: excellent, very attractive, etc. | |
| Definitions include: to have large genitals, especially when covered by little clothing, such as ballet tights. | |
| Definitions include: to vomit. | |
Other terms relating to 'no': | |
| Definitions include: "don't have any". | |
| Definitions include: "ain't no thang", i.e. "it isn't a thing", meaning that something isn't to be concerned about; "no big deal"; "don't worry about it". | |
| Definitions include: to be okay; not a big concern. | |
| Definitions include: to talk a lot but never take action. | |
| Definitions include: a situation with no possible positive outcome. | |
| Definitions include: to almost happen, but not. | |
| Definitions include: The state of being deeply inebriated. | |
| Definitions include: exclamation upon realizing one's misfortune. | |
| Definitions include: See "fuck". | |
| Definitions include: an emphatic "no". | |
| Definitions include: see hells. | |
| Definitions include: variant of "hell to the no". | |
| Definitions include: an emphatic "hell no". | |
| Definitions include: alive but brain-dead. | |
| Definitions include: a greeting. | |
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Other terms relating to 'there': | |
| Definitions include: sane. Note: usually used in the negative. | |
| Definitions include: "alright". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "be right there". | |
| Definitions include: in the genital area. | |
| Definitions include: to mention or ask something that a person doesn't want to talk about. | |
| Definitions include: crazy. | |
| Definitions include: Abbreviation for Out There Flapping. | |
| Definitions include: unusual. | |
| Definitions include: an assertion that, despite one's approach seeming random, there actually is structure to it. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "that hoe over there". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "there's more than one way to do it". | |
| Definitions include: refers to the vaginal region of a woman's body. | |
| Definitions include: "You there?" i.e. "Are you there?" An instant messaging acronym. | |
Other terms relating to 'thing': | |
| Definitions include: "ain't no thang", i.e. "it isn't a thing", meaning that something isn't to be concerned about; "no big deal"; "don't worry about it". | |
| Definitions include: to be okay; not a big concern. | |
| Definitions include: something excellent, useful, etc. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "can't remember a fucking thing". | |
| Definitions include: If someone says 'are you doing a 'ting' with him/her, means are you 'linking' her/him. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "do the right thing". | |
| Definitions include: fine young thing. | |
| Definitions include: to have sex. | |
| Definitions include: A woman who flaunts her breasts and ass, flirts with all the men, and belittles all the other women. | |
| Definitions include: Certainly emanating from the Black subculture in the Disco 1970's, spreading to the Gay subculture and mainstream in the 1980's and 90's. | |
| Definitions include: something that one enjoys. | |
| Definitions include: a notable characteristic. | |
| Definitions include: to spice up "things". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "See You Tomorrow". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "things are really fucked up". | |
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