The word "house" preceded by forms of the verb "to get" or similar verbs, is a colloquial term referring to a type of applause that occurs during a musical performance, especially an exhibition of jazz music. The musicians work to build incredible intensity, or other various, clever emotional connections to their audience, and when overcome by feelings of joy and appreciation, members may immediately and briefly clap, whistle or shout, to show their feelings of appreciation to the musician or musicians performing on stage. This type of display is inappropriate in various other settings, such as performances of traditional classical music.
"The sax player is playing a swingin' solo, and I'm glad he's really getting house!"

"Benny Goodman's solo was amazing, and throughout the three minutes he got so much house."

"Performing Thad Jones' sax soli brought a lot of house tonight."

by whooa April 10, 2006
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One of the smartest medical dramas to ever have aired, House, M.D. features the maverick, anti-social doctor Gregory House (Hugh Laurie) who specializes in infectious diseases and does whatever it takes to solve the puzzling cases that come his way.

A show that should rob this year's Emmys if not for its sheer quality then for Laurie's brilliant acting.
Dr. House - "Sorry. Up late. Internet porn."
Dr. Chase - "Why aren't you in your office?"
Dr. House - "There's a computer in my office. If I log on, romance will ensue. My wrist might fall off."

- Episode 18 "Babies & Bathwater" 4/19/05
by May 24, 2005
n. a style of electronic music originating in the late 80's in the USA characterized by four-on-the-floor bpms between 110-140, synthesized melodies and bass lines.
DJ Gldfnger plays great house at the club down the street.
by hyperexcel June 17, 2003
A slang word with a hundred different definitions, 90% that were made up on the fly here at, to the point where it could be substituted for so many words you have no idea what the f**k someone would be talking about if he/she used each and every one.
A:Yo, I was listening to HOUSE at my HOUSE and my pants were HOUSED so low my HOUSE was hanging out. I then HOUSED up some Campbell's soup I HOUSED from the Bop-N-Ho. The stereotypical Indian storeowner got upset so I HOUSED that muhf**kah up.
B:Fa real?
A:Fa real. The Cowboys suck, I wish they'd take the HOUSE.
B:Man, I tell ya what, if the Cowboys take the HOUSE I'll HOUSE out my girl's HOUSE.
A:Fa real?
B:Fa real.
by Steelo J. November 07, 2004
probably one of the best medical dramas ever to hit television, features Hugh Laurie, who plays the anti-social, sarcastic, pain in the ass doctor, who specializes in recognizing infectious diseases. He and his team of doctors take on extremely hard cases, House usually ends being right about the disease at the end of the day.

This show is truly great and it murders Scrubs.
Dr. House: (in a southern accent) Come on in, brothers and sister! Welcome to the house of the Lord!
Dr. Cameron: House, come on, the chapel?
Dr. House: We have been blessed with the miracle of a new symptom. Brother, can you testify as to why this poor child’s eyeball rolled back into his head?
Dr. Chase: It’s consistent with jimsonweed poisoning — ocular paralysis.
(a man sitting in the pew gets up and leaves)
Dr. Chase: (whispering) Sorry.
Dr. House: The wicked shall deceive ye, because they have turned from the Lord and are idiots. His ocular muscle didn’t paralyze. It pirouetted.
Dr. Cameron: MS…
Dr. House: It is easier for a wise man to gain access to heaven…
Dr. Cameron: Can you stop that? Just say not MS!
by DecodeGiirl123 June 09, 2009
Nothing more or less than the best TV show that ever was or ever will be. HOUSE FTW!!
House is the awesomest show ever. Never doubt it :)
by HouseLovah September 26, 2009
the MOST awesome show on television! (well, next to Scrubs) which stars the wonderful British actor, Hugh Lauire, as the genius, pain in the ass, Gregory House.
"there's on 'i' in team, there is a 'me', though, if you jumble it up."

Friend 1: Dude!, House is on tonight!
Friend 2: So?
Friend 1: It's HOUSE! ugh! you will never understand!
by Hooch is Crazy... February 15, 2009
1. (v) to consume a substantial quantity quickly, completely, and with purpose.
2. (v) to beat in competition.
3. (v) to dominate.
1. David got home after not eating all day and housed two enormous Chipotle burritos.
2. We played the ladies' Ultimate Frisbee team last night and they destroyed us 5-1. They completely housed us.
3. Jane totally housed the GRE: she got a perfect score.

by ErikNo2 August 12, 2007

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