set and setting

A term coined by Timothy Leary that describes psychedelic drug experiences.

The "set" is the state of mind one brings to the trip, and its factors include, current state of mind, previous drug experiences, and mood.

The "setting" refers to the surrounding events and time. These include other people present, location, and time of day.

Set and setting shows how using psychedelic drugs under different circumstances results in different trips.

Man, the first time I did acid I was freaked out, but the second time, a bunch of friends were there and it was really chill. It was a whole different set and setting.

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set it

To set it is to walk into a bar or party and "own" the place. To be the life of the party. To be the person everyone wants to chat up, buy a drink, or hook up with.

"I totally set it at The Loop last night!"

"We are going to go out tonight and set it!!"

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on the set

On the gang or sub-gang.

Guy: I just got some ass.

Guy 2: Put it on somethin'.

Guy: On my momma.

Guy 2: On the set?

Guy: On the set nigga.

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set

Gang, specifically a subsidiary gang. For example, Piru Bloods is a set of the Bloods Gang.

Fuck yo' bitch, fuck yo' set.

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setting

scenery, background, a base to create something

I thought this could be an interesting setting for a comedy

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Set

A term that anyone and everyone can say about anything and everything.

Also, a substitute for any desire.

Damn, she's hot. I want that Set.

Fumble! Fumble! Get that Set!

"Did you do the homework?"
"Aww Set!"

"Did they hook up?"
"Yeah, he got that Set."

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sets

Another way of using the term clique. Sets are hand signs or words used to represent your hood, friends, etc.

"Throw your mothafuckin' sets up high in the sky."- Lil' Jon

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