Urban Dictionary Mugs

back issue: 1) old news 2) something or someone that had its time, but has since faded from the scene.

email promotion: When you promote yourself by changing the title in your email signature.

what now: Asked in a situation where you reach a point of no return or you have surpassed a dangerous obstacle and have survived the ordeal. 'What now' is also used as in,'where does this leave us', in terms of re-questioning your relationship status with someone.

it is what it is: A) A phrase that seems to simply state the obvious but actually implies helplessness. B) A phrase that seems to simply state the obvious but actually means "it will be what it is," as in "it ain't gonna change, so deal with it or don't." See also tough shit, oh well, cry me a river and tfb.

WD55: An acronym for Windows Down 55 miles an hour. A primitive form of air condition most helpful to 60's and 70's Volkswagen Bug pilots

Knuckle Up: To prepare to kick another's ass, getting prepared to engage in fisticuffs

Finna: Finna The state of being about to do something, also, one who always says they are going to do something can be referred to as 'finna'.

the way I roll: A justification for how a person behaves

check your neck: a phrase used as a warning to be on the look out for someone or a group of people whom are going to attack you. Used mainly among prisoners and street hoods to instill fear in a rival gang member or person whom they dislike.

you know how I do: 1. The catch-all phrase for expressing approval of someone's admiration of your present action. Also used to express that a present state or action is so oft-repeated, it is as habit to the speaker. See That's how I roll and that's how we do

re-cop: 1. A term that is usually used by drug dealers which means to acquire more of or to replenish the supply of a particular drug.

engrish: n. Engrish can be simply defined as the humorous English mistakes that appear in Japanese advertising and product design. Often,not only in Japan, but all around the world.

tall tee: An oversized teeshirt that usually reaches down to one's knees. Commonly worn by gangsters, thugs, and wiggers.

go: go(adj): a saying used in the bay area describing something tight or clean.

swanky: very fancy, posh, or trendy

after the jump: The “jump” is the place in a newspaper story where the story moves from page A1 to, say, page A23. Numerous studies show that the overwhelming majority of readers do not bother to follow the story past the jump line. Although you don’t see it when you read newpapers on the internet, most people read newpapers in the print form – and savvy editors use the power of the jump to their advantage. Humorously used by the blogosphere to indicate information that will be added in later.

wagwan: Bastardization of "What's going on?"

in the wind: 1. always on the move.

tippin: Done in the south. This is when you are cruising in your car slowly down a street and swerving left to right.

Creep: Drive or move slowly on foot, on the way to do an illegal job.

chyea: a positive response to a question. like yea but with more enthusiasm. A chant to get pumped up before getting crunk.

ride dirty: 1) To roll in your car with drugs, guns, or other shit you don't want the cops to find. Usually drugs. 2) To not have taken a shower in awhile or wiped one's ass properly.

ride clean: To operate a vehicle without illegal substances. The opposite of riding dirty. Believed to have been started by rapper Project Pat.

moded: A word used to put someone in their place after they've been proved wrong.

Roast: To humorously mock or humiliate someone with a well-timed joke, diss or comeback. Noun form: the aforementioned joke, diss or comeback. See also sizzle

out of pocket: to be out of control; way off base. usually deserving of a good slapping or a full-blown ass- kicking.

sittin' sideways: A vehicle with its hydros set to only the left or right side only, making the car tilt.

sleeper: Outwardly common looking item, that possesses something special or unique inside.