will it float

A recurring segment on the Late Show with David Letterman where an item is presented and Paul and Dave take guesses at whether or not the item will float or sink in a large pool of water.

It's time for another round of Will It Float, people.

by Athena Kay May 10, 2005

will it float

Recurring segment on Letterman

David Letterman: What are we playing for tonight, Alan?
Alan Kalter: Dave, tonight we're playing for a brand new monkey!

by Greg K Nicholson August 3, 2004

Float

Used instead of walk. Especially popular in Central and Eastern North Carolina.

Let's float over there and see what's cooking.

by RaleighMan March 31, 2010

Float On

Modest Mouse's first single off of Good News for People Who Love Bad News, their fouth LP.

We'll all float on, OK.

ALRIGHT! ALREADY!

by Walter June 2, 2004

Float on

To rise above the bullshit, the bad news, or difficult times.

Instead of letting it get you down, just float on, girl.

by YinzerFromPGH January 23, 2019

float

A term used in reference to letting someone borrow money from you. See also front and spot.

1. I'll float you the money on that fifth 'till your payday man.

2. Yo dawg, float me some money so I can take shanaynay out on a date and get some tang!

by theSOTC March 15, 2005

FLOATING

The act of taking a great shit that makes you feel 8+ more pounds lighter.

Person 1: Hey hows it going??

Person 2: Fantastic, I was just FLOATING a couple of minutes ago.

Person 1: You must feel good now!!

by ALI-G RESPECT September 19, 2009