As a telephone number, +1 represents the North American Numbering Plan - which covers much of the English-speaking Caribbean as well as Canada, the US and its possessions. It's much like the "+1" concept in event invitations - you want to invite Canada, but they won't come unless you let them bring their loud, obnoxious neighbor as a "+1".
Life was so much simpler before the phone companies found computers. Instead of singing "PEnnsylvania 6-5000" all of the musicians stand up and call out "+1-212-736-5000" now? Where's the tradition in that?
by bitchuck September 23, 2023
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Giving credit for something, usually a line of dialogue, use of a word in a particular situation, or a concept. Giving props to the person you just quoted. Popularized in 90's Usenet newsgroup lingo, still used occasionally by old schoolers in the know.
so I said to him, 'if you ain't talkin' to me, who the fuck are you talin' to?" ($1 DeNiro)

Screw you guys, I'm goin home. ($1 Cartman)

So of course, while the car is stalled in the intersection, don't I get cited for obstructing a fire truck. ($1 Murphy's Law)

by OldFart77 November 29, 2007
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Used by forum posters when a person agrees with a point. Sometimes used incorrectly when referring to one's postcount going up.
by JiTek May 19, 2008
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A term originally created by a sergeant with the Los Angeles Police Department SWAT Team. Designed as a reminder that in fact you only have "one ass to risk"(1 as-te-risk), so you'd better be careful.
Don't get yourself shot tonight, you only have 1* and a whole life ahead of you.
by J. Malik October 17, 2005
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A sideways-style text smiley. The colon represents the eyes, and the one represents a straight-forward mouth. The line's dent(s) at the tip(s) represents the curve of a lip.
It's used to show that you're neutral when it comes to what you're saying or reading. Not happy. Not upset. Just regular.
Ramon: How are you today? ^_^
Jacky: I am content :1
Harold: My kitty Fluffy died! ;_;
Jacky: Oh. :1 Sorry.
Nancy: WELL U SUCK! xDDD
Jacky: Negative. :1
by ShrewDude November 1, 2007
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Happens when a careless internet queen gets excited and types too much.
by Ben April 22, 2005
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