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85

also known as chutney and tuna at times, 85 is a really really really cool kid

"wow 85, i wanna be just like you someday"- 85 worshipper
"shut up cock block! you will never posses all of my immense powers"- 85

85

Saying that someone or something is "85" is a colloquial way of implying paranoia.

The phrase originated in Detroit, where gang members would tag houses to be burgled with the number 80, the jersey number of famed football hall-of-famer Jack Butler, a nod to the Steelers cornerback's ability to break through any defense.

Over time, the phrase was generalized to refer to anything that was going to be hit: a snitch, a rival gang, or a deserting member of the crew. Around the same time, the phrase "five by five" became a common way of expressing well-being. Some started using that phrase sardonically, and referring to oneself as "five by five" was eventually understood to mean that the person wasn't doing well.

In the 90s, the idea of being "an 80" and the sarcastic "five by five" merged; people began referring to people who were afraid of being targeted by gang violence as "85."

"It's '94, I'm 85, so I'm spooked as can be" - Nelly

by Pseudonommers January 03, 2019

85

Saying that someone or something is "85" is a colloquial way of implying paranoia.

The phrase originated in Detroit, where gang members would tag houses to be burgled with the number 80, the jersey number of famed football hall-of-famer Jack Butler, a nod to the Steelers cornerback's ability to break through any defense.

Over time, the phrase was generalized to refer to anything that was going to be hit: a snitch, a rival gang, or a deserting member of the crew. Around the same time, the phrase "five by five" became a common way of expressing well-being. Some started using that phrase sardonically, and referring to oneself as "five by five" was eventually understood to mean that the person wasn't doing well.

In the 90s, the idea of being "an 80" and the sarcastic "five by five" merged; people began referring to people who were afraid of being targeted by gang violence as "85."

"What's this CKG machine, what's this sh*t on her toes / This '94, I'm 85, so I'm spooked as can be / I'm praying and I'm asking why he do this to me"
- Nelly

by Pseudonommers February 08, 2018

Rule 85

One of the rules of the internet. If it exists there is a pony of it.

Bob: Must we ponify EVERY MEME?!
Alice: Rule 85 bro.

by RienLee October 31, 2011

Tommy 85

The name of a controversial homosexual pornography site, where many gay male pornstars began their successful careers. Some of the most famous include Stevie "the Sucker" and Leroy "Black Thunder". However, this cite was censored by the United States government in 1997 due to great profanity.

Dude that noob posed on Tommy 85! Ooo snap!

by George H. W. B. K. Bush February 02, 2007

Mock 85

A specific, overused and emphasized term shared a prestigious and intense English and AP Seminar teacher to compare a certain individual’s work to that of a superior researcher, source, and/or author.

“If you wanna go to Hardvard or Standford or some topnotch ‘Mock 85’’ Ivy League, your college board video has got to be outstanding... in all categories.”

by JoJo Síwa September 28, 2018

85% rule

When someone fails to understand the essential part of the statement (misses the point) and rather points out an error in that statement.

Intervention: *Trying to get through to Timmy that family is everything, and you need them.
Fam: Back when QweZey was in trouble with the law, he came to us for help. Not his boy Alex, us his family. When shit goes down TImmy, remember family is everything.
Qwezey: I actually did call him, but you guys got to me first.
Fam:*glare- *85% Rule bruh, 85% rule

by linear_terms January 28, 2019