Definition of the Man
Man, The 
noun - uncountable
- any group that oppresses. Usually refers to the government, law enforcement, or other large institutions. Usually refers non-specifically to those groups.
I got screwed over by The Man.
Don't let The Man get you down!
- See more words with the same meaning: to restrict, forbid, eject.
Last edited on Nov 22 2010. Submitted by Elizabeth M. from Portland, TX, USA on Jun 26 1998.
- a really cool or successful person.
He got laid last night? He's the man!
- See more words with the same meaning: cool, important, popular person.
Last edited on Oct 29 2011. Submitted by Audrey M. from UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA on Jan 22 1999.
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Other terms relating to 'cool, important, popular person': | |
| Definitions include: the best at something; "the man". | |
| Definitions include: a powerful person. | |
| Definitions include: to be in the in crowd, cool. | |
| Definitions include: "mother fucker". | |
| Definitions include: A really cool male. | |
| Definitions include: a person on the a-list. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "head mother fucker in charge." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "big man on campus". | |
| Definitions include: a male talented in attracting females. | |
| Definitions include: a formidable person. | |
| Definitions include: an unintelligent celebrity. | |
| Definitions include: exclamation of excitement. | |
| Definitions include: see about it. | |
| Definitions include: one who is good with the opposite sex. | |
| Definitions include: an important person. | |
Other terms relating to 'to restrict, forbid, eject': | |
| Definitions include: to restrict. | |
| Definitions include: to be cut off from contact. | |
| Definitions include: to masturbate. | |
| Definitions include: to vomit | |
| Definitions include: to forbid someone from purchasing more alcohol at a bar, pub, club, or other public venue. | |
| Definitions include: to leave. | |
Slang terms with the same root words
Other terms relating to 'man': | |
| Definitions include: a man with an extremely large penis. | |
| Definitions include: of course; definitely. | |
| Definitions include: Retail slang for assistant manager - i.e. assistant manager. | |
| Definitions include: the man who a cheating spouse sees on the side. | |
| Definitions include: clitoris. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "big man on campus". | |
| Definitions include: a person who sells fake drugs. | |
| Definitions include: a handsome man | |
| Definitions include: to have sex | |
| Definitions include: an excessively submissive, overtly slavish or totally obsequious male; an absolutely servile or obedient pushover. | |
| Definitions include: a US government agent, e.g. FBI agent. | |
| Definitions include: a hired killer; "hit man". | |
| Definitions include: human feces. | |
| Definitions include: a man who is successful with women. | |
| Definitions include: a man popular with women. | |
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Other terms relating to 'the': | |
| Definitions include: walking, generally as opposed to driving. | |
| Definitions include: interrogation. | |
| Definitions include: extremely intoxicated | |
| Definitions include: information. | |
| Definitions include: something you have now is worth more than two things you have just a chance of getting. | |
| Definitions include: a good estimate. | |
| Definitions include: a secret advantage. | |
| Definitions include: Inclusive | |
| Definitions include: to make a bad situation worse. | |
| Definitions include: with the amount of time left to finish a task rapidly disappearing. | |
| Definitions include: of a male, to urinate. | |
| Definitions include: secret sexual activity with a person other than one's partner. | |
| Definitions include: meaning caring about everything. | |
| Definitions include: extremely popular. | |
| Definitions include: taking a passive role. | |
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