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Throttling
Describes the intentional shipping and receiving delays imposed by the online DVD rental service NetFlix to limit their customer's maximum number of DVD rentals per month.

By delaying the shipment and denying the receipt of returned DVD's, NetFlix is able to limit (throttling) users to a maximum number of DVD's per month while advertising unlimited rentals. This practice has recently come to light with both a Class Action law suit and recent a recent AP story that ran nationally.
By Guenevere
Throttling
The occurrence caused by the rhythm of lovemaking whereupon one partner’s head is repeatedly struck against a wall, headboard, or other fixed object.

His head beat a staccato pattern against the wall as she, approaching climax, rode him harder and deferred her worry that the throttling was causing a severe concussion.
By Phyllis
Throttling
The practice by online DVD rental companies of treating customers who pay the same price for the same service differently, depending on their rental patterns.

"Manuel rents so many anime titles that they're throttling him."
By Myrtie
Throttling
The act of forcefully inserting a rather large, blunt, and innapropriate object into ones anus, such as a foot, or a fist, or a cow.

I met a boy named sterling once, and he told me his name was such because his dad was in the navy. Without a second thought I gave him a hearty throttling.
By Paula
Throttled
Surf term for consequences of whiping out on a wave. Usually means being slammed against reef, rock or sand and being held down for a long period of time.

Lakey Peak was so big it was closing out the channel. Guys were taking off late and just getting throttled!
By Haleigh
Throttled
To choke someone Homer Simpson style.

Larry, do you want to get throttled? if not, STFU.
By Zelda
Throttle
Throttle means both the accelerator part of the engine(or something) and to physically strangle a person without using any items. Gripping them from the throat and squeezing.

Charles throttled Annie because she was a bitch.
By Druci
Throttle
When a cell phone company causes your phone to receive data at an incredibly slow speed as a means of forcing you to use less bandwidth and data. It is reported that AT&T and Verizon are among the companies that engage in this practice.

"AT&T just throttled his phone 'cause he's using too much bandwidth."
By Louella
Throttled
A point of severe inebriation, the one and only goal when you decide to hit the bars.

Bro: "hey bro what do you wanna do tonight"
Bro's bro: "let's hit the bars and get fuckin throttled"
By Aubrette
Throttle
The act of cuasing injury to a victim or otherwise cuasing harm. Normally done with blunt objects or with bare hands. Throttling is a common act among gangsters. See also Pwn and smash

"You get any closer to my computer and I'm going to throttle you!"
By Connie