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    [Noun]  | "flag" | \ ˈflag \


    1: any of various monocotyledonous plants with long ensiform leaves: such as

    2: iris; especially : a wild iris

    3: sweet flag


    Origin: 14th century ;

     Middle English flagge reed, rush;

    [Noun]  | "flag" 


    1: a usually rectangular piece of fabric of distinctive design that is used as a symbol (as of a nation), as a signaling device, or as a decoration

    2: the tail of some dogs (such as a setter or hound); also : the long hair fringing a dog's tail

    3: the tail of a deer


    Origin: 1530 ;

     Probably akin to fag end of cloth {mat|fag end|};

    [Noun]  | "flag" 


    1: a hard evenly stratified stone that splits into flat pieces suitable for paving; also : a piece of such stone


    Origin: 1604 ;

     Middle English flagge turf, perhaps from Old Norse flaga slab; akin to Old English flōh chip;

    [Noun]  | "black flag" 


    1: a pirate's flag usually bearing a skull and crossbones


    Origin: 1720 ;

    [Noun]  | "blue flag iris" 


    1: any of several irises of the U.S. and Canada that have pale blue to deep violet flowers and that typically grow in moist habitats; especially : either of two common irises (Iris versicolor and I. virginica) chiefly of the eastern and central U.S. that are sometimes grown for their ornamental flowers


    Origin: 1732 ;

    [Noun]  | "checkered flag" 


    1: a flag marked by alternating black and white squares that is waved at the finish line to signal the end of a race


    Origin: 1908 ;

    [Verb]  | "flag" 


    1: to signal with or as if with a flag; especially : to signal to stop —often used with down

    2: to mark or identify with or as if with a flag

    3: to call a penalty on : penalize


    Origin: 1856 ;

    [Verb]  | "flag" 


    1: to hang loose without stiffness

    2: to become unsteady, feeble, or spiritless

    3: to decline in interest, attraction, or value


    Origin: 1545 ;

     Probably from {see: |flag:2|flag:2};

    [Verb]  | "flag" 


    1: to lay (something, such as a pavement) with flags


    Origin: 1615 ;

    [Verb]  | "black-flag" | \ ˈblak-ˈflag \


    1: to signal (a race-car driver) to go immediately to the pits


    Origin: 1963 ;

    [Noun]  | "flags" 


    1: a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as an emblem or for signaling;


      * e.g., " ... the flags of both countries were prominently displayed at the treaty signing "



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    2: an object intended to give public notice or warning;


      * e.g., " ... road crews using handheld stop signs as flags at both ends of the highway construction zone "



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    [Noun]  | "flag" 


    1: a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as an emblem or for signaling;


      * e.g., " ... the flags of both countries were prominently displayed at the treaty signing "



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    2: an object intended to give public notice or warning;


      * e.g., " ... road crews using handheld stop signs as flags at both ends of the highway construction zone "



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    [Noun]  | "black flags" 


    1: as in white flags, Jolly Rogers;


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    [Noun]  | "white flags" 


    1: as in black flags, Jolly Rogers;


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    [Noun]  | "red flags" 


    1: something that tells of approaching danger or risk;


      * e.g., " ... the résumé she accidentally left on the office printer was a red flag that she was planning to quit "



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    [Noun]  | "red flag" 


    1: something that tells of approaching danger or risk;


      * e.g., " ... the résumé she accidentally left on the office printer was a red flag that she was planning to quit "



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    [Verb]  | "flags" 


    1: to be limp from lack of water or vigor;


      * e.g., " ... flowers flagging in the summer heat "



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    2: to lose bodily strength or vigor;


      * e.g., " ... we flagged as we neared the end of the long mountain trail "



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    [Verb]  | "flags" 


    1: to direct or notify by a movement or gesture;


      * e.g., " ... flagged the cars into the other parking lot "



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    [Verb]  | "flag" 


    1: to be limp from lack of water or vigor;


      * e.g., " ... flowers flagging in the summer heat "



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    2: to lose bodily strength or vigor;


      * e.g., " ... we flagged as we neared the end of the long mountain trail "



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    [Verb]  | "flag" 


    1: to direct or notify by a movement or gesture;


      * e.g., " ... flagged the cars into the other parking lot "



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     [ "flags" ]

    1: Gang colors. Some people say that if more than 50% of your clothing is red or blue, you're "throwin flags"

      * e.g.,  ... "Niggas wearin flags cause da colors match their clothes/They get caught in the wrong hood and filled up wit holes muthafucka" - 50 Cent 


     [ "flags" ]

    2: Most often people won't think you're in a gang unless you're wearing lots of red or blue along with a red or blue durag and hat.

     [ "flags" ]

    1: Word used for stamps in Prison. (i.e. a flag is often pictured on a stamp)

      * e.g.,  ... I'll give you 5 flags for the old issue of Buttman. 

     [ "the flag" ]

    1: A junkie term used to describe when you slowly pull on the plunger on the syringe, the blood will shoot into the syringe, having a flag waving appearance. This is a way of knowing that you've hit a vein.

      * e.g.,  ... Sarah knew she hit a vein when she saw the flag. She then pushed on the plunger to get the H in her system.  


     [ "the flag" ]

    2: remember kiddies, if it's red(dark red, vein) go ahead, if it's pink(bright red, artery) stop and think

     [ "Flagged" ]

    1: When you're in a chess match, and you're running low on time so the opponent decides to insta-move or premove his pieces to time you out and win. Be faster and don't get flagged!!!

      * e.g.,  ... Anish Giri: has 5 seconds on the clock 

     [ "flagging" ]

    1: US Military terminology: the act of pointing the barrel of a firearm at another member of the US Military. Used especially during close-combat situations and during training.

      * e.g.,  ... During basic rifle marksmanship in basic training, a private got tackled for flagging a drill sergeant. 

     [ "Flagging" ]

    1: When someone is lying

      * e.g.,  ... Jeremy: I lost my virginity! 

     [ "flag" ]

    1: To start getting tired, lose energy or enthusiasm.

      * e.g.,  ... "I'm starting to flag" 


     [ "flag" ]

    2: This could mean it's time for a coffee, red bull, power nap or swift exit.

      * e.g.,  ... "He's really flagging now" 

     [ "The flag" ]

    1: A junkie term used to describe when the blood flings out into the syringe from pulling the plunger. This is a way of knowing you hit a vein. The reason it's called 'the flag' is because when the blood comes out it has a flag-waving appearance.

      * e.g.,  ... Sally knew she hit a vein when she saw the flag, she carefully pushed on the plunger of the syringe and waited anxiously for the rush.  

     [ "flag" ]

    1: Someone who never comes through, someone who is cap

      * e.g.,  ... Bro come out tonight you're flagging on us 

     [ "flag" ]

    1: if your gang bangin it means your bandana.

      * e.g.,  ... he grabbed my flag and threw it on the floor SO i cut'em open...i had to do it. 

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