Rural Dictionary

Acting Manitou

an overnight summer drama camp in Maine for dedicated actors and actresses ages 11-17.

A: What's the best overnight summer drama camp in Maine for dedicated actors and actress ages 11 - 17?

B: That's easy, Acting Manitou. It's the best theater camp on Earth!

by JW Booth January 2, 2012

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1. Conventionally masculine. Describes a homosexual male whose behaviour resembles that of the traditional heterosexual or straight male stereotype. Often considered politically incorrect (or even homophobic) as a label, but can be used facetiously. May apply to gay males who exhibit conventional masculinity out of a genuine predisposition, as well as to those who affect it out of insecurity (sometimes to remain in the closet).
2. The gay male equivalent of the lipstick lesbian. As a social phenomenon, the "straight acting" homosexual breaks from gay stereotypes in a way comparable to the metrosexual's defiance of straight stereotypes. (Both labels rely on stereotypes in order to be understandable, even as they describe non-stereotypical behaviour.)

1. "I've never considered myself downright flaming, but my straight acting boyfriend makes me look sooo faggy."
2. "He's so straight acting he passed by my gaydar undetected."
3. "I hate the term 'straight acting.' I mean, who's to say that straight people aren't trying to act like US?"

by Marc January 28, 2004

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act natural

The spur of the moment reaction during a serious or unexpected event. To adapt to the new vibe or tone of your environment. Often used during an awkward moment, a fail, mistake or error. The icebreaker for uncomfortable silence.

Examples:
Someone drops something valuable and it shatters to the floor... Act Natural!
Get pulled over... Act Natural!
Someone says something stupid making an awkward moment of some sort.... Act Natural!
Issues with your signifigant other... Act Natural!

by Mark "Pockets" Sandora May 11, 2010

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Acting up

Deliberately behaving in a difficult, obstinate, aggressive or provocative manner.

Typically results in harm to and/or conflict with other individuals.

"Dear Mr. President, tell me what to do
These niggaz acting up in the hood, send mo' troops" (Tupac)

by aethyaehyaery December 17, 2009

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