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julian bozo · 08-13-2006, 10:42 AM

Once again I rely on the youth of Sitcoms Online members to help a aging midway to 30 on the slang of today's youth.

What does the word term Tool mean?
I have heard other people call people tools. I'm guessing it's bad.
I have heard it about 20 times on one of my favorite shows Next.
When somebody gets nexted they say well ther a tool.

Hollow · 08-13-2006, 10:48 AM

it means just a lame person...i think it usually refers to males.

gilligan fanatic · 08-13-2006, 10:50 AM

I have never heard that before

AKA · 08-13-2006, 11:42 AM

I've always taken it to mean someone who was being used, but was too dumb to know it.

Janice · 08-13-2006, 11:53 AM

I think AKA is correct.

From webster.com

3 : one that is used or manipulated by another

Max Whittaker · 08-13-2006, 01:55 PM

I am a proud tool!

TJL · 08-13-2006, 02:12 PM

Tool is also a kickass nu metal band.

AKA · 08-13-2006, 03:04 PM

I prefer to think of them as prog-rock.

TJL · 08-13-2006, 03:08 PM

Progressive metal?

AKA · 08-13-2006, 03:16 PM

That fits, too. I hate to nit-pick, but "nu-metal," to me, means schlock bands that have come out in the last eight years or so, like Limp Bizkit and Linkin Park.

TJL · 08-13-2006, 03:49 PM

I think they would fall more into the "rap metal" category. Or more acurately, "suck metal."

EmoJoe · 08-13-2006, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKA

I've always taken it to mean someone who was being used, but was too dumb to know it.

yeah. it can also mean a lame person, like sarah said.

PZelda · 08-13-2006, 10:48 PM

Urban Dictionary is your friend.

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=tool

08-13-2006, 10:42 AM	#1
julian bozo Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 30, 2001 Location: Cullman,Al,United States Posts: 1,534	Tool? Once again I rely on the youth of Sitcoms Online members to help a aging midway to 30 on the slang of today's youth. What does the word term Tool mean? I have heard other people call people tools. I'm guessing it's bad. I have heard it about 20 times on one of my favorite shows Next. When somebody gets nexted they say well ther a tool.

08-13-2006, 10:50 AM	#3
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08-13-2006, 02:12 PM	#7
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08-13-2006, 10:48 PM	#13
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08-13-2006, 10:48 AM	#2
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	it means just a lame person...i think it usually refers to males.

08-13-2006, 11:42 AM	#4
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	I've always taken it to mean someone who was being used, but was too dumb to know it.

08-13-2006, 11:53 AM	#5
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I think AKA is correct. From webster.com 3 : one that is used or manipulated by another

08-13-2006, 01:55 PM	#6
Max Whittaker I want Serenity back Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 30, 2001 Posts: 6,180	I am a proud tool!

08-13-2006, 03:04 PM	#8
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	I prefer to think of them as prog-rock.

08-13-2006, 03:08 PM	#9
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	Progressive metal?

08-13-2006, 03:16 PM	#10
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	That fits, too. I hate to nit-pick, but "nu-metal," to me, means schlock bands that have come out in the last eight years or so, like Limp Bizkit and Linkin Park.

08-13-2006, 03:49 PM	#11
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	I think they would fall more into the "rap metal" category. Or more acurately, "suck metal."