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Prove
used by nerds (especially in TED talks) in place of the word "be" to make themselves sound smarter, particularly when "be" precedes an adjective.

These illustrations might be helpful in visualizing the subatomic particles. = Meh...
These illustrations might prove helpful in visualizing the subatomic particles. = This guy knows what he's talking about.
By Ranice
Prove
used by nerds (especially in TED talks) in place of "be", particularly when it precedes an adjective, to make themselves sound smarter.

These illustrations might be helpful in visualizing the subatomic particles. = Meh...
These illustrations might prove helpful in visualizing the subatomic particles. = This guy knows exactly what he's talking about.
By Brita
Prove It
A phrase that, if used in the right way, will guarantee your victory in an argument. It can also be used to annoy anyone you use it against. Most commonly followed by "conversation terminated."

Some dude: "You're gay!!!"

You (Sly dog): "Prove it."

Some dude: "... fuck you"

You: "You can't. Conversation terminated."
By Hetti
Prove It!
The come back for all arguments!

Jennie: oh me god ur so stupid you smoo!
Becky: Prove it!
Jennie: What!
Becky: Prove it! Prove it! ect. ect.
By Sheila
Prove It
A term used in reply to someone who is making a statement that you either disagree with or say just for the hell of not agreeing with them.

Most often used when someone does not want to admit something.

*The only way something can be proven is with a pencil sketch showing that the statement is in fact valid.

Dave: Dude, Wendy is so hot!
Thomas: Prove it.
Dave: I have a picture, look!
Thomas: NO! That isn't a pencil sketch.

Chris: I made some awesome cupcakes yesterday.
Andy: Prove it.
*Chris draws a picture of himself making cupcakes entitled, Yesterday*
Chris: There! I proved it!
Andy: True dat!
By Cherin
PROVE IT!
a phrase that can be used when at a loss of words, to ensure an adequate come back. (Gives time for the user to get back on the "ball")

(Larry and Jerry are engaged in a vocal disagreement)

Larry: .... yeah? Well I f***** your mom
Jerry: PROVE IT!

-or-

Whoral: I may be a whore, but you're fat.
Chubbalina: PROVE IT!
By Maxie
Prove It
It is a challenge during Horse. It is a variation on the basketball game Horse. When a player misses a shot and receives the final letter E, they can say prove it and the other player has to remake the shot. If they do game is over otherwise the letter E is not earned and play continues.

Example of Prove it Dammit bro you can’t make that crazy shot again prove it!”
By Dido
Prove It
When you are talking to somone and they state the obvious tell them to prove it. I will confuse them therfore leading them to ask questions.

Prove it can be used to confuse, irriatate, or just for fun when board.
(got this from my brother)

scottpenn13: prove it
L o o pdloop00: prove what!?!?
scottpenn13: "it"
L o o pdloop00: you cant prove IT
scottpenn13: do you know what you are trying to pove?
L o o pdloop00: no
scottpenn13: then how do you know you cant prove it
L o o pdloop00: it is a pronoun as in nonexistant unless it is put into actual being, therefore, IT cannot be proved unless the term IT is proved itself.
L o o pdloop00: HA
L o o pdloop00: BEAT THAT
scottpenn13: you suck
By Tiffy
Prove It
-A term used to annoy or confuse someone for shits and giggles.
-A way to end a conversation that you don't want to continue; used to stop a conversation from starting.
--Can be used to tease someone for stating the obvious.
-Stating that you are choosing to ignore someone.
-Can be used after someone else says anything; does not have to make any sense.

Example 1:
Dave: Hey Jon, do you know where my toothpaste is?
Jon: Prove it.
Dave: ....What?

Example 2:
Jon: Hello dave, whats up?
Dave: Hey Jon, not much, how are ya?
Jon: Alright.
Dave: Yea? Well I was just about to go to the store to pick up some food for my cat mittens and...
Jon: Prove it.
Dave: .....

Example 3:
Dave: Hey Jon, I'm going on a walk.
Jon: Prove it.
Dave: ...Damnit!
By Issy
Prove It
A sure fire pick up line.

Her: “I have 3 nipples”
You: “Both of you prove it”
Her friend: “But I don’t have 3 nipples.”
You: “Prove it.”
By Debbi