Photos: Ten most memorable definitions for "Denver" on Urban Dictionary

Back in June 2012, our Kelsey Whipple put together a collection of ten weird Denver definitions in Urban Dictionary -- a roster that includes terms such as "Denver delay" ("The inevitable delay that will always occur during layovers at Denver International Airport") and "Denver brownie" ("Affectionately taking a dump on...

By Michael Roberts

July 11, 2014

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Back in June 2012, our Kelsey Whipple put together a collection of ten weird Denver definitions in Urban Dictionary -- a roster that includes terms such as "Denver delay" ("The inevitable delay that will always occur during layovers at Denver International Airport") and "Denver brownie" ("Affectionately taking a dump on the windshield of a lover's car"). But the word "Denver" itself is defined dozens of different ways on the site. Most of them are positive, but some of them definitely aren't.

Count down our choices for the ten most memorable definitions and ways to use them in a sentence below.

Number 10:

One of the best cities ever! Some of you guys who don't like Denver have only experienced the lame people. Which yeah there is a fare share of lame people, but thats just like any other city. Once you get past the lame asses you will meet some of the chillest and most unique people. Maybe ever thought the reason people drive so slow is that they are high? Colorado weed is the shit! Every city has their problems so stop baggin on Denver! And who ever said Denver was a party city? That doesn't make it any less cool.If you truly hate Denver then I am thinking you aren't even chill enough to be here. Denver is so chill.

Number 9:

To all of you out of town bitches saying Denver is a "cowtown" or "mostly white" you bitches need to learn your facts, idiots. I live in Denver and it has a lot of Black People and majority of the Population is Hispanic so watch your tongues, assholes. And yes we do have ruff Ghetto's and Hoods like every other city. Every city has Hoods. Don't talk shit if you don't live out here. Out of town people always stereotype us people in DENVER as being "rich" or "all white city". Out here Denver we have a lot of mixed couples, Black People, and a whole lot of Hispanics, and some whites out here. P.S. Assholes I've been threw Hoods like St, Louis , Los Angeles, and Milwaukee and every city has its ruff places. And we got pretty girls out here.
Out towner: Dude, Denver's such a cowtown lol!

Me: Do you even live out here?

Out towner: No I just searched it up on the Internet.
Me: Then you don't live out here, shit talker

Continue to keep counting down the ten most memorable definitions of "Denver" in Urban Dictionary. Number 8:

Denver: The place where your face has 2nd degree burns for three months of the year and then everything dies and turns to brown dirt. Cleveland Browns will be playing the Denver Browns in the Dirt Bowl!

Number 7:

1. (adj.) when someone or something is especially cool, in the most literal sense.
2. (adj.) the new "fetch."

Often confused with: Denver (N), a city in Colorado. Although the adjective is derived from the cool nature of the city, the word takes on new meaning in a vernacular context.

"Wow, Jack you're looking so denver today!"

"That's a denver idea, Brian!"

"Sarah thinks denver is never gonna happen (but she's wrong)."
"Chloe is really denver at defining words."

Continue to keep counting down the ten most memorable definitions of "Denver" in Urban Dictionary. Number 6:

Term used in place of 'fk buddy', 'booty call' or 'friend with benefits'; 'Denver' is drawn from the late 80's cartoon 'Denver the last Dinosaur'.
The Theme tune lyrics are 'Denver the last Dinosaur: He's my friend and a whole lot more.'

''Hi, Mate, fancy coming shopping later?'
'Sorry -- I'm seeing Denver.'

Number 5

An amazing girl, that is thoughtful, intelligent, gorgeous, and just down to earth. Denver's usually are redhead's/ginger's and get all the guys. Denver's are the rare's out there! If you ever meet a Denver, keep her close. She's one of a kind!

Continue to keep counting down the ten most memorable definitions of "Denver" in Urban Dictionary. Number 4:

City named after legendary singer, John Denver
Also known as the "City by the Bay".

Makes Craig Ferguson poop funny.

The natives hate the Texans and Californians. Mostly because all of them move to Denver.

Globally known for its omelettes and its shitty sports teams.

Contains literally thousands of MMJ dispensaries.

The population is entirely composed of cowboys and a large number of Vietnamese.

So I flew to Oregon to see my family over the holidays.

Oh, do they live in Denver?
Denver's on the east coast you dumbass.

Number 3:

The city with more dispensaries than Starbucks'. Full of winners. Denver = Mile High City...multiple reasons

Continue to keep counting down the ten most memorable definitions of "Denver" in Urban Dictionary. Number 2:

A bad a** mother f*cker who is an average guy who gets all the women! 1.Denver

Number 1:

Describing something that is high both in quantity and quality i.e. good, uber, cool/
"What's the weather like?"

"I heard it's gonna be Denver out."

Lord of the Rings is the Denver-tits of fantasy novels.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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