Browsing page 23 of words meaning work (related to) (272 words total)

verb

• to make an irreparable (possibly tragic) mistake. Originated in the US Air Force.

  Well, Jim, we lost the account. Looks like you really screwed the pooch on this one.

  Obama really screwed the pooch with his debate performance.

                                                                          
  
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  Citation from "School Lies", American Dad (TV), Season 6 Episode 14 (2011) blacked out to resolve Google's penalty against this site.

  • See more words with the same meaning: to make a mistake, be incorrect, err.

  Last edited on Oct 10 2012. Submitted by kim c. from Janesville, IL 62435, USA on Feb 18 1999.

• to fail completely. Originated in the US Air Force.

  Q: How did you do on the exam?
  
  A: I totally screwed the pooch.

  Oh man! You just screwed the pooch!

  • See more words with the same meaning: to lose, be defeated, fail.

  Last edited on Apr 19 2013. Submitted by Steve O. from Austin, TX, USA on Jan 17 2003.

• to waste time; "mess around".

  Quit screwing the pooch and come help me.

  • See more words with the same meaning: to waste time.

  Last edited on Jan 04 2011. Submitted by Andrew G. from Spokane, WA, USA on Jul 19 2003.

• to die.

  I heard from Fred that old Barney screwed the pooch.

  • See more words with the same meaning: to die.

  Last edited on Mar 08 2010. Submitted by Kenn C. from Emmaus, PA, USA on Jan 18 2006.

notes

• See also "fuck the dog", "screw the badger".

  Last edited on Jan 04 2011. Submitted by John C. from Kansas City, MO, USA on Aug 07 2006.

noun

• a writer.

                                                                            
  
  Citation from "Fear and Loathing at the Fundraiser", Californication (TV), Season 1 Episode 4 blacked out to resolve Google's penalty against this site.

  • See more words with the same meaning: artist.

  Last edited on Jun 17 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Jun 13 2010.

• To copy or plagiarize, commonly used by emcees to indicate a plagiarist. Synonymous with "bite" (i.e. "He tries to front like its his, but everyone knows he bites rhymes").

  I know you sharked that verse from him!

  Last edited on Feb 16 2013. Submitted by Tierre T. from Minneapolis, MN, USA on Nov 01 2002.

noun

• an aggressive businessperson.
  • See more words with the same meaning: business (related to).

  Last edited on Mar 02 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Mar 02 2011.

verb - intransitive

• to attempt to attract someone romantically or sexually; "flirt"; "pick up".

  The guys went sharking at the sorority house and then went to the movies later that evening.

                                                              
  
  Citation from "Fit but you know it", A Gram Don't Come For Free (album), The Streets blacked out to resolve Google's penalty against this site.

  • See more words with the same meaning: to flirt, fraternize, mingle.

  Last edited on Mar 02 2011. Submitted by Jefferson C. on Mar 19 2005.

verb - transitive

• to pull a person's dress down, revealing their breasts.

  She just got sharked by some dude.

  • See more words with the same meaning: naked, unclothed, to disrobe.

  Last edited on Jun 05 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Jun 05 2011.

noun

• a can that holds shit.

  Be careful when you walk over there, I wouldn't want you to dump the shitcan.

  Last edited on Oct 27 2011. Submitted by Pazuzu from Minneapolis, MN, USA on Nov 11 2009.

verb - transitive

• to throw away; discard; dispose of.

  We need to shitcan this design and start over.

  His ideas were shit-canned in favor of someone else's.

  Last edited on Oct 27 2011. Submitted by Patrick from Austin, TX, USA on Jun 18 1998.

• to fire from a job.

  I got shitcanned last week.

  • See more words with the same meaning: to fire, dismiss.

  Last edited on Aug 26 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 26 2009.

noun

• a prototypical menial or dirty job.

  I'm making $15 an hour as a shit shoveler. Is it really worth it?

  • See more words with the same meaning: professions (list of).

  Last edited on Mar 27 2011. Submitted by Lurking Grue from University of South Carolina: General Information, 901 Sumter St # 207, Columbia, SC 29201, USA on Mar 27 2011.

adverb

• yes. Chicano slang.

  Person A: Are you going to the party?
  
  Person B: Simon.

  • See more words with the same meaning: yes, agreements (statements of).

  Last edited on Sep 27 2002. Submitted by pepino from Bakersfield, CA, USA on Sep 27 2002.

noun

• the "tortured artist" half of a pair of people. Origin: refers to folk-rock 1960s duo Simon and Garfunkel. Paul Simon wrote the songs and played guitar, but he was the less outgoing/talkative one. See also Garfunkel.

  He's the Simon in that relationship.

  • See more words with the same meaning: a couple, a member of a couple.
  • See more words with the same meaning: artist.

  Last edited on Apr 02 2013. Submitted by Emily M. from UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA on Jan 13 1998.