style

Definition

  • noun: a particular way in which something is done, created, or performed
  • noun: a distinctive manner of expression (as in writing or speech)
  • verb: to give (yourself) a name or title even if you do not really deserve it
  • verb: to call or designate by an identifying term
  • often + 'as'
  • synonyms: name, designation, course

Examples

  • Openly criticizing a fellow worker is just 'not my style'. [=I would never openly criticize a fellow worker]

  • He finished the tournament 'in style' by winning his last match very quickly and easily.

  • He has been living 'in high style'. [=he has been living the way rich people live]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Got you, motherfucker. I got you. I'm coming. Mac. Mac. Get Ramirez on his feet and get to the chopper. - Hold it. I'm going after Mac. - That's not your style, Dillon. I picked up some bad habits from you. Get your people the hell outta here. You can't win this, Dillon. Maybe I can get even. (..)
    1987 Predator
  • (..) Very nice, Dutch. - Good old days. - Yeah, like the good old days. - Then how come you passed on Libya? - That wasn't my style. You got no style, Dutch. You know that. Come on. Why'd you pass? We're a rescue team, not assassins. Now, what we gotta do? That cabinet minister (..)
    1987 Predator