Definition of dem

dem    

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• "them".

  How did you like dem burgers?

  • See more words with the same meaning: alternative spellings or pronunciations (list of).

  Last edited on Aug 26 2015. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on May 19 2010.

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• "Dem" is used to replace "them" both when "them" is used in its traditional non-slang senses and when used in its slang senses. For slang senses of "them", see them.

  Last edited on Aug 26 2015. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 26 2015.

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Other terms relating to 'alternative spellings or pronunciations (list of)':
GPO	Definitions include: acronym for "good for parts only".
OOO	Definitions include: acronym for "out of the office."
HT	Definitions include: acronym for "heard through".
ACK	Definitions include: as a question, to enquire whether someone is present.
fugly	Definitions include: extremely unattractive.
ASL	Definitions include: online chatting acronym for "age, sex, location?"
rawk	Definitions include: alternate spelling of rock.
ELI5	Definitions include: acronym for "explain like I'm 5".
TMK	Definitions include: acronym for "to my knowledge".
hooptie	Definitions include: alternate spelling of hoopty.
Cab Sav	Definitions include: "Cabernet Sauvignon".
fudge	Definitions include: a replacement word for fuck.
D	Definitions include: penis.
doggie	Definitions include: alternate spelling of doggy.
TP	Definitions include: acronym for "toilet paper."
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Other terms relating to 'them':
bust 'em up	Definitions include: to put the hurt on somebody, teach someone a lesson, break someone's legs.
chuck em	Definitions include: To toss or roll the dice
chuck 'em	Definitions include: to fight.
'em	Definitions include: "them".
go get 'em	Definitions include: statement of encouragement.
gyal dem	Definitions include: girls; women.
How about them apples?	Definitions include: synonymous with "What do you think about that?"
hurt them	Definitions include: flossin in a car or truck that's "turned out" dressed up real good.
one of them deals	Definitions include: an incident that could have be avoided and could be a point of contention but is shrugged off due to the long run.
put them paws on	Definitions include: to fight a person using one's hands.
them	Definitions include: See that: "them" is used in the same ways.
up and at 'em	Definitions include: an order or exhortation to get out of bed and get one's day started; or to rise to one's feet.
We'll treat you so many ways you're bound to like some of them	Definitions include: Southern for come see us, we'll be hospitable.
Wined em up	Definitions include: wined em up

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